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As Earth Day approaches, companies big and small journey to go where the grass is always greener by swapping their light bulbs for more efficient models, handing out reusable shopping bags and sending electronic receipts. There’s a reason these tactics have caught on, and they’ll serve your small business well for much longer than the month of April. As it turns out, going green isn’t just a seasonal fad —…read more →
Community-supported fisheries are programs created by groups of local fishermen to provide sustainable, fresh seafood to local consumers.
Field-to-Vase encourages consumers to rely on local florists and garden centers, rather than national flower delivery services.
“We take care of the environment because we want to see the community grow and prosper,” says Jerry Schill, president of Schill Grounds Management.
‘American Catch: The Fight for Our Local Seafood,’ looks at three American seafood staples…What he found are some serious red flags…In some cases, the seafood we want just isn’t there because of overfishing and a lack of sustainable practices.
Buy Local or Buy Fair Trade? Which would you choose? Unfortunately there are some who seem to think that the Fair Trade Movement is not compatible with Buy Local campaigns. Not so! The two movements complement each other well and in this article, I make the case why that is so.
Vacationing families aren’t the only tourists on the Hawaiian Islands. Non-native plants are also soaking up the sun and enjoying Hawaii’s tropical paradise, Non-native plants are also soaking up the sun and enjoying Hawaii’s tropical paradise, but according to the Landscape Industry Council of Hawai’i, these plants have overstayed their welcome.
Shopping at your local farmer’s market this summer is more than just a way to get fresh fruits and veggies for your family – it’s also a way to combat climate change and preserve your community. In a video from Nourish, food journalist Michael Pollan explains how eating local food conserves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
“An apple a day…” We all know the phrase. We all know what it means. Right? Eat fruits and veggies everyday, and you’ll be a healthier person. And I’m sure that we can all agree that this old adage is true. Most all studies on one’s diet in relation to their health unequivocally show that a diet high in nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables can not only prevents health problems, it can even reverse them!
Thinking about signing up for a CSA but want to learn more about the idea before you commit? Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm…read more →
