Aug 26, 2022 |
Health and Wellness, Environment
Getting back into the swing of things can be difficult, especially after enjoying the perks of summer and summer vacations (later bedtimes and later mornings). However, getting back into a routine does not have to be a huge challenge for you or your family. Check out these tips to make the transition from summer to...
Aug 19, 2022 |
Health and Wellness, Environment, Health Safety, Wellness
Countless fruits, vegetables, and nuts rely on honeybee pollination to grow. Bees are essential to the health of the planet and our food chain. Honeybees are responsible for more than 35% of the foods we eat and pollinate more than 90 different crops. Every beehive has almost four thousand honey bees, divided to do various...
Apr 29, 2022 |
Health and Wellness, Environment
Food waste is an ever-growing problem in the United States and globally. In the United States, we waste about forty percent of food, with about one billion items just from schools alone. Food rescue programs work alongside grocery stores, schools, and farms to reduce food waste, which helps the environment and farmers. Most food rescue...
Apr 22, 2022 |
Health and Wellness, Environment
Spring brings us an abundance of fresh and flavorful produce! The availability of fresh fruits and vegetables varies, providing colorful and delicious options for everyone! Eating seasonally and locally helps the environment, boosts the local economy, supports local farms and farmers, and even improves the nutrient profile of produce.
Studies have shown that in-season...
Apr 15, 2022 |
Health and Wellness, Environment
Next Friday, April 22nd, is Earth Day! Starting in 1970, Earth Day has served to voice concerns about our environmental impact and share best practices to put those concerns front and center. Now the largest secular observance globally, Earth Day brings awareness to the negative effect on the climate, environment, and health due to pollution,...
Apr 8, 2022 |
Health and Wellness, Environment
Have you ever heard of the term “upcycling”? Upcycling is the process of taking an item no longer used (clothing, furniture, etc.) and giving it a second life. Unlike recycling, upcycling does not break down plastics into something else. Instead, upcycling “refashions” the item or material. For example, you could use old fabrics like a...
