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Eco Living
7 Ways to Save Gas This Winter
Dec 2nd, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Have you ever noticed that your car gets lower gas mileage in winter? It's sad but true — most people experience a winter gas mileage drop — and the reasons are many. Find out why it happens and learn some surprisingly easy ways to can beat the winter gas-sapping blues in our latest infographic.
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Food System
3 New Urban Farm Projects To Watch
Nov 27th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
The urban farming movement is going strong, with organizers worldwide working to bring food production into urban areas. Urban food production improves city dwellers' access to fresh food, promotes food justice, and reduces transportation costs. Check out three up-and-coming urban farming projects tailor-made to suit the needs of their communities.
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Transportation
New EPA Rules: A Setback for Advanced Biofuels?
Nov 25th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Proposed reductions in biofuel mandates could stunt an emerging industry
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Eco Living
8 Ways to Waste Less Food at Thanksgiving
Nov 22nd, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Of all the food-centric holidays, Thanksgiving may be the one that truly brings out our inner glutton. We celebrate with a feast that’s so expansive, the leftovers are often anticipated as much as (if not more than) the meal itself! With all that food, of course, there’s bound to be some food waste; even those coveted leftovers get relegated to the garbage can in a day or two if they’re not eaten. Thankfully (pun intended), with a little advance planning and a few Turkey Day tactics under your apron, you can serve up a delicious, satisfying, zero-waste Thanksgiving feast.
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Innovation
Finalists Announced for Sustainable America/Greentown Labs Fellowship
Nov 21st, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
The applications are in for our new fellowship program, and we’re excited by all the innovative startups that applied. We’ve narrowed the applicant pool down to nine exciting ventures engaged in trying to solve a number of problems in agriculture and transportation via sustainable solutions.
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Food System
New Meaning for “Airplane Food”
Nov 18th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
While rushing to board your next flight, you might not expect farmers’ markets and urban farms among the airport’s fast food joints, mani-pedi stations, and newsstands. At four U.S. airports, however, travelers are encountering exactly that. Check out how the local food movement has arrived at airline terminals in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
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Eco Living
Campuses Fight Food Waste
Nov 14th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
From trayless cafeterias to thriving food recovery programs and composting, college campuses and students are tackling food waste and food insecurity nationwide. We highlight some effective programs.
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Food System
What Is Agroforestry?
Nov 12th, 2013 | By Cedric Rose
If you’ve ever sipped a cup of shade-grown coffee, you’ve savored the fruits of agroforestry, the subject of a new USDA report about an age-old practice now used by growers in developing nations to boost production and profits while conserving resources and promoting biodiversity. Using shade trees, an agroforestry practice called “forest farming,” reduces stress on coffee crops, retains moisture, and shelters pest-eating, pollinating critters, all of which means a better product and healthier operation.
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Eco Living
5 (More) Anti-Idling Heroes
Nov 8th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Back in July, we wrote about five people and organizations that were doing a great job of spreading awareness about idling. Every week we hear about more people and projects that are working to raise awareness about idling, so it's already time to expand our list.
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Transportation
8 States to Push Zero-Emission Cars
Nov 6th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
In October, governors from eight states, representing almost a quarter of the U.S. car market, announced an agreement to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the roads of their states by 2025. Here's a state-by-state snapshot of how these states support clean cars.
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