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The Hunger Pandemic in India:
In 9th grade, one of my teachers taught us food meditation. Her room was always decorated with throw pillows, comforting rugs, and dark curtains that...
Food Insecurity and Inequality
“The Food Justice Movement works to ensure universal access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally-appropriate food for all, while advocating for the...
Parks: a Place for Change
Parks are more than just green spaces, they also hold the key to providing a space for the masses, as well as helping offset some of the pollution/carbon...
BC Parks
“O’ Wind, if Winter comes can Spring be far behind?” -PB. Shelly The warm and bright days are coming up again, And to devour this what could be a...
Caring for Nature and parks
National parks are natural areas or spaces set aside by governments to protect and preserve the wildlife and environment. They exist to promote the...
Public Parks and their Impact
Groceries as a Means To Nourishment
By Mantasha Siddiqui
The How To Guide of Sustainable Grocery Shopping
With the Earth’s environmental health slowly worsening, it’s inhabitants are finally starting to grasp the importance of a sustainable world. When the...
In The Beginning There Were Groceries
In the beginning, there were… groceries. When I close my eyes I see Grandma slicing fruits For me Under a spotless sky Adorned with a bright sun ...
Easy Ways to Reduce Grocery & Food Waste
It's annoying to dispose of food waste. In the process of grocery shopping, storing groceries in the refrigerator, and cooking, we make food waste....
Mindful Grocery Shopping
I think I speak for the majority when I say that grocery shopping in person can often be an exhausting errand. No one likes to be called out to...
Rethinking Grocery Food Labels
Carbon Footprint Labelling – A step towards creating a sustainable future. The label serves a dual purpose by encouraging companies to opt for...
Agriculture – Oh, Christmas Tree
With the rotting of the Halloween jack-o-lanterns well underway, and the dulcet tones of Mariah Carey on the radio, it signifies one thing - it’s the...
Agriculture – How Can Farming Be More Sustainable?
Photo Source: Organic Authority Sustainable agriculture is defined as farming in...
Agriculture – Are Vegetables Losing Nutrients?
Vegetables are very important to our food system, and play an important part in everyday nutrition. However, over the years, the nutrients provided by...
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- Climate Equity
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