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13 articles by Alex Bandea
Transportation
Beyond Convenience, On-Demand Mobility can be a Cornerstone of Sustainable, Equitable Transportation
Dec 12th, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
On-demand mobility is transforming cities with greener, smarter, and more accessible transit.
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Food System
Foods of the Future: The Versatile Wonders of Mushrooms
Nov 15th, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
Explore the versatility of mushrooms—from capturing carbon and creating sustainable packaging to serving as a delicious plant-based alternative!
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Food System
Foods of the Future: How Climate-Resilient Grains Might Save Agriculture
Oct 21st, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
Climate-resilient grains offer a sustainable solution in a changing climate, providing a lifeline for food security and the environment.
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Transportation
Disability & Sustainable Mobility: Ensuring Inclusivity While Innovating
Oct 10th, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
Sustainability and accessibility go hand-in-hand, but we have a ways to go when it comes to prioritizing transportation and micro-mobility for all.
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Eco-Living
What Fair Trade Really Means for Global Sustainability
Oct 4th, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
Fair trade goes beyond fair wages, fostering equitable global trade, environmental sustainability, and empowering marginalized communities, but understanding its true impact requires looking past the labels.
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Transportation
5 Steps to Building a Bike-Friendly City
Sep 4th, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
To create a bike-friendly city, it's essential to prioritize dedicated bike lanes, safe intersections, ample parking, traffic-calming measures, and cycling education.
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Food Systems, Eco-Living
Cultivating Community, Resilience, and a Sustainable Future Through Urban Gardens
May 24th, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
From seed bombs to rooftop havens, urban gardens are sprouting up and transforming cities into greener, more vibrant places
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Transportation
How Micro-Mobility Can Benefit Everyone, Not Just City Dwellers
Apr 25th, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
With the right infrastructure and innovation, micro-mobility can reduce car dependency and foster community in suburban and rural areas.
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Food Systems
The Hidden Impact of In-Sink Garbage Disposals
Apr 12th, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
Use the Food Rescue Locator to find places that help keep food from going to the garbage and get it to people in need.
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Food Systems
Don't Toss It! New EPA Wasted Food Scale Shows Prevention is Key
Mar 22nd, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
To mark Food Waste Prevention Week, walk through the EPA’s new Wasted Food Scale
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Food Systems
Foods of the Future: 3D-Printed Food and Perfecting the Plate
Jan 4th, 2024 | By Alex Bandea
3D-printed food is the latest in food technology, but does it have a sustainable future?
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Transportation
E-Bike Charging: Building a Network for Electric Micro-Mobility
Dec 19th, 2023 | By Alex Bandea
E-bikes offer freedom and flexibility, but where do you charge them? Our blog dives into e-bike charging, from solar power to integration into existing EV infrastructure.
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Transportation
Electrifying Our Streets: Where are the Best Places to Own Electric Cars and Bikes in the U.S.?
Dec 18th, 2023 | By Alex Bandea
Where is EV paradise? Read how certain states are leading the charge when it comes to electric vehicles and e-bikes.
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