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Reducing Food Waste

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Reducing Food Waste Locally Benefits All of Us Here’s a statistic that might surprise you: Up to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. is wasted. As we strive to achieve a balanced and sustainable food growing system, we also have to consider what happens to the food that isn’t consumed. The…

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Which Onion is Best?

Your simple guide to choosing the proper onion for every instance. You’ve unpacked your new kitchen, you just made a massive haul at the local farmer’s market, and you’ve got in-laws on the way for dinner. The pressure is real. But now you’re standing there, admiring the myriad of different onions, wondering— what are all…

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Artificial Grass as an Eco Friendly Lawn Alternative

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An eco-conscious alternative to lawn care Is artificial grass the right answer for your home? Green grass may feel classically all-American, but is it really the best choice for modern day yards? Is artificial grass, or Astroturf, a viable alternative? Beyond the beautiful, manicured, year-round appeal it has on the surface, we wanted the details.…

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Can Bees Help Save the World?

Why backyard beekeeping may be the future of the planet. If you’ve followed headlines on environmental issues at all, you’ve seen this fact pop up at least once: bees are in danger. Honey bee populations have long suffered the effects of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), a situation that stems predominantly from pesticide use, invasive species…

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