Inspiration: YouTube sensations MrBeast and Mark Rober clean the ocean and plant trees
By Isabella Deza, Alliance Intern from George Mason University Two YouTube superstars, MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) and Mark Rober, have joined together to use their massive platforms with more than 106 …
Good News: Eco-labels on menu options prompt diners to make more sustainable choices
Adding a traffic light eco-label to menus increased the selection of more sustainable food items. Furthermore, and somewhat surprisingly, participants were positive about the eco-label, with a huge 90% of …
Sustainability Tip: Got space for healthy food? Your fridge space and eating well
Credit: Mirror By Gillian Ramirez, Alliance Intern from the University of California, San Diego For most people, especially those of us in college, kitchen space is limited. Pantry, fridge and …
Inspiration: Fierce and funny Mexican American farmworker advocate Dolores Huerta
By Isabella Deza, Alliance Intern from George Mason University Dolores Huerta is an iconic civil rights leader and advocate for farm labor, women, immigrants, and people living in poverty. She …
National Farmers Day Interview: Organic Black farmer, co-op leader and Alliance Board Chair Collie Graddick
Collie Graddick (center) In honor of National Farmers Day, we couldn’t think of a better farmer to honor than organic farmer and Alliance Board Chair Collie Graddick, whose family has …
Inspiration: Mexican American activist Jovita Idar
By Isabella Deza, Alliance Intern from George Mason University Long before it was considered acceptable for a woman, much less a Mexican American woman, to speak up, Jovita Idar courageously …
Bad News: All the convincing you’ll need to ditch bottled water for good
Experts are sounding the alarm about bottled water and potential contaminants. Credit: Adam Gault, Getty Images If you drink bottled water and think it’s safe, you may want to reconsider. …