Given the pitfalls of conventional agriculture and the increasing need to feed a rising global population, it’s clear we need to change how we grow and harvest our food—and fast. Fortunately, companies like The Land Institute are on a mission to replace annual crops with perennial grain crops to help move the agricultural industry in a more sustainable direction.

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For our species, water is life. Yet we have disrespected this essential resource in endless ways. Billion Oyster Project and Sophie’s Kitchen are two organizations taking different approaches with the same goal—to restore, preserve, and protect the waters that sustain us.

While globalization in our food systems may have provided solutions in decades past, it’s also resulted in homogeneous diets, reduced local economies, uncertain supply chains, and environmental repercussions. How can we sustainably produce food for a growing population?

The impact of the environment on human health has been long known: according to the WHO, almost 1 in 4 of all deaths across the globe are linked to environmental conditions. Here we explore the concept of planetary health, where it is today, and how you can apply it to everyday life.

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Choosing local and purpose&#x2d;driven brands that strive to be kind to our environment or crafting your own unique gifts that sidestep waste are great ways to keep the joy in the season. We’ve rounded up some sustainable gift&#x2d;giving inspiration for everyone on your list. Check out these ideas.

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Sometimes the struggle to eat a healthy and complete diet starts with being able to find those foods. We shine a light on the systemic barriers to healthy foods for all.

Navigating the waters of sustainable seafood isn’t easy. But one Ontario shrimp farm is determined to give Canadians—and the world—a better option when it comes to producing the most widely consumed seafood on the planet.

New research found microplastics in human blood for the first time. Find out what that means, and how you can protect yourself.

Microplastics Found in Human Blood for the First Time

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Organic, hydroponic, regenerative … the landscape of food production is changing and so are the certifications. Explore the role soil should play in it all and how to navigate the choices for both people and planet.

Marginalized communities are disproportionately exposed to polluting industries, such as dumps, landfills, pipelines, and factories. Let’s dedicate ourselves to a more inclusive form of environmentalism: intersectional environmentalism, the best way to move forward for everyone.

Going “carbon negative” may sound like a lofty goal, but we draw inspiration from the many individuals, companies, and organizations tackling this admirable feat. Grab your passport: let’s take a global tour of carbon negativity together!

Organic farming with minimal disturbance of topsoil sounds like the domain of the small&#x2d;scale farmer. One Pennsylvania farm is proving it can be done on a large scale, ensuring a safe, secure food supply, all while helping to reverse climate change.

Smartphone production and infrastructure, along with our tendency to upgrade our devices every couple of years, are threatening the planet. Read on to learn more about the problem and what you can do to help minimize it.

Many people grow up without life skills that are not only practical but also important for sustainable living. If we know how to repair a hole in a sweater, we won’t toss it in the landfill. If we know how to preserve some bruised fruit, we won’t trash it. Relearn forgotten life skills; everyone will benefit.

Bioplastics are touted as a solution to the deadly problems associated with conventional plastics. But most of these apparently “eco&#x2d;friendly” alternatives come with complications of their own. Read about different types of bioplastics and the ways some experts are navigating our plastics problem.

The pandemic plunged millions of Americans into food insecurity. Now, a new movement aims to inspire a million households to plant home gardens as a hedge against hunger—and an act of joy.

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