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#vertical-farming
Agriculture
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

This Self-Sustaining Building in China Grows Food on Every Floor, And It Was Built On A Farmland Plot - Yanko Design

Wei Dou's Verdant Syndicate preserves agricultural identity on converted farmland through tenant-operated vertical farming integrated into a mixed-use building's structure and design.
Agriculture
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

This Self-Sustaining Building in China Grows Food on Every Floor, And It Was Built On A Farmland Plot - Yanko Design

Wei Dou's Verdant Syndicate preserves agricultural identity on converted farmland through tenant-operated vertical farming integrated into a mixed-use building's structure and design.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 hours ago

5 Fruits And Vegetables To Stock Up On In The Spring - Tasting Table

Buying seasonal produce offers better taste, nutritional value, and lower prices.
#food-security
Berlin food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Oats, sardines and crisps: emergency foods to stockpile and why you should share them

Emergency food stockpiles are essential for resilience against conflicts, extreme weather, and supply chain disruptions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We're letting big corporations gamble with our lives. Act now, or the food could run out | George Monbiot

The global food system is fragile and unprepared for potential crises, similar to the financial system before the 2008 crash.
#composting
fromGothamist
2 days ago
NYC politics

New Yorkers stopped composting after city stopped giving them fines, report shows

NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

New Yorkers stopped composting after city stopped giving them fines, report shows

Enforcement of composting fines in New York City has decreased, leading to a significant drop in compost collection since 2025.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK food halls buck downbeat hospitality trend: In this impossible climate, they shine hope'

Food halls are thriving in the UK, offering affordable dining options and supporting new businesses amid economic challenges.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Easiest Way To Stop Overspending At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Curbside pickup helps save money by reducing impulse buys and allowing easier price comparisons.
fromKqed
2 days ago

East Bay Communities Prepare for Increased Food Demand Amid SNAP Cuts | KQED

"Many times I find myself having to set aside other basic needs my children have in order to prioritize buying food," Garcia said in Spanish.
California
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Amazon donates 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest | amNewYork

City Harvest President Carlos Rodriguez stated, 'Today, Amazon is our largest local food donor, playing a significant role in our ability to provide food to New Yorkers in need.'
Non-profit organizations
Data science
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
Fundraising
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

How scientists will use urine collected from festivalgoers in national park project

The Independent supports quality journalism accessible to all, while innovative projects like using urine as fertilizer promote sustainable practices.
#new-york-city
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago
New York City

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
fromCity Limits
6 days ago
NYC parents

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Thousands in Alameda County will lose CalFresh this week. Here's what to know

"There are people who have come here after escaping violence and persecution and torture. These are communities that we have historically said, 'You are welcome here. We have the support for you. We're going to help you get established in our country.' And now, the federal government is abandoning them."
East Bay (California)
Dining
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Woke scientists want photos of ANIMALS on menus to put diners off meat

Adding photos of animals to menus increases the likelihood of diners choosing vegetarian options over meat dishes.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Don't Throw Out Coffee Grounds, Put Them On Your Patio - Tasting Table

Coffee grounds effectively repel ants and can prevent infestations when used proactively.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
OMG science
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

The man who wants to bring human composting to the UK

A campaigner aims to introduce human composting in the UK as an alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#food-waste
Germany news
fromTNW | Agritech
4 days ago

Austrian food-waste startup Afreshed acquires German rival Etepetete

Afreshed acquires Etepetete to consolidate the ugly produce market and expand its operations into Germany, addressing food waste effectively.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Ag Policy Connection: Tackling food waste through a systems approach, with Lori Nikkel

Canada's food waste is a systemic issue, with 46.5% of food produced lost or wasted, necessitating a national food waste strategy.
SF food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

What Does Dunkin' Do With Leftover Food? - Tasting Table

Dunkin' has implemented initiatives to reduce food waste, including donations and composting, but faces criticism over the amount of food discarded.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Clover Food Lab puts itself on the market

Clover Food Lab is seeking a buyer after stabilizing post-bankruptcy and plans to expand its locations across New England.
#sustainability
Environment
fromNature
6 days ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

These 10 Fruits And Vegetables Don't Belong In Raised Beds - Tasting Table

Growing your own food in raised beds promotes sustainability and self-sufficiency while providing fresh produce at lower costs.
Agriculture
fromTruthout
9 hours ago

Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced

Survival in Gaza has replaced beauty, with agricultural devastation leading to a focus on basic sustenance over the cultivation of flowers and greenery.
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

Is Germany facing an egg shortage this Easter?

"At the moment, we could sell almost twice as much as last year," Benger told Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln. "But it's hard to get the chickens to cooperate."
Berlin food
SF food
fromFast Company
4 days ago

I ate lab-grown salmon. It was nothing like I expected

Lab-grown fish offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing, addressing concerns about animal harm and environmental impact.
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Would YOU try an offal Bolognese? Sales of 'forgotten cuts' soar in UK

"Forgotten cuts" are officially back on the menu! We're seeing a shift as food lovers move beyond the basics to experiment with nose-to-tail cooking.
London food
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Soy what? 40,000lbs of spilled tofu leads to unforgettable' odor in Missouri town

A truck accident in Missouri spilled 40,000lbs of tofu, creating an unforgettable smell and prompting extensive cleanup efforts.
#farmland-ownership
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
21 hours ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Pre-seed decision making, Agracity, & who should own farmland, Apr 4 & 5/26

Farmers have opinions on farmland ownership, and discussions include acquisitions, decision-making, and family expectations on farms.
#gardening
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Banana Peel Gardening Hack People Need To Stop Believing - Tasting Table

Banana peel water lacks scientific support and does not significantly benefit plant health despite anecdotal claims.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The Unexpected Benefits Of Using Dryer Lint In Your Vegetable Garden - Tasting Table

Dryer lint can be repurposed as mulch in gardens, helping to retain moisture and deter pests.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Agriculture

Still Buying Seeds For Your Vegetable Garden? Check Out Local Libraries Instead - Here's Why - Tasting Table

Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Banana Peel Gardening Hack People Need To Stop Believing - Tasting Table

Banana peel water lacks scientific support and does not significantly benefit plant health despite anecdotal claims.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The Unexpected Benefits Of Using Dryer Lint In Your Vegetable Garden - Tasting Table

Dryer lint can be repurposed as mulch in gardens, helping to retain moisture and deter pests.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Agriculture

Still Buying Seeds For Your Vegetable Garden? Check Out Local Libraries Instead - Here's Why - Tasting Table

Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

'Continuity over novelty': why environmental science needs to rethink its focus

The closure of forest-service research offices threatens long-term ecological research and institutional memory in the US.
SF food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

"Forever chemicals" and pesticides are on produce. Can you wash them off?

Blueberries and other produce often contain pesticide residues, with potential health risks from long-term exposure to these chemicals.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

I grew up in a house where we didn't throw food away, we didn't leave lights on, and we didn't buy what we didn't need. I thought that was poverty. It took me twenty years to realize it was intelligence dressed in clothes that embarrassed me. - Silicon Canals

Childhood frugality develops cognitive discipline about money that often proves more valuable than abundance, though cultural messaging creates shame around restraint.
Berlin food
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Anti-Meat Optimist

Bruce Friedrich advocates for alternative protein production methods to satisfy humanity's meat cravings without changing dietary habits.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Dismay as allotments set to become graveyard

Richmond Council plans to convert allotments into a cemetery despite significant public opposition and calls for a sustainable burial strategy.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Avoid This Raised Bed Mistake That Can Cause Stunted Crops In Your Garden - Tasting Table

Proper installation of gopher wire is crucial for healthy vegetable growth in raised garden beds.
#ultra-processed-foods
#seed-starting
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Reuse Rotisserie Chicken Containers With This Genius Garden Solution - Tasting Table

Rotisserie chicken containers can be repurposed for seed starting, creating a greenhouse effect for germination.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Seed, Sprout, Spectacular: Tips for Starting Your Garden From Scratch

Starting plants from seed saves money, reduces waste, and allows for better seed selection compared to buying nursery starts.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Reuse Rotisserie Chicken Containers With This Genius Garden Solution - Tasting Table

Rotisserie chicken containers can be repurposed for seed starting, creating a greenhouse effect for germination.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Seed, Sprout, Spectacular: Tips for Starting Your Garden From Scratch

Starting plants from seed saves money, reduces waste, and allows for better seed selection compared to buying nursery starts.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Before You Lay Landscape Fabric In Your Edible Garden, Here's What You Should Know - Tasting Table

Landscape fabric can harm edible gardens by blocking nutrients, preventing beneficial insect migration, and leaching plastic into the soil.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

India is going to face a food crisis': Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war

The war in Iran threatens global food security, particularly impacting farmers in India reliant on imported fertilizers and gas.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
17 years ago

Taking the plunge with a composting toilet

A homeowner built a composting toilet as an affordable backup after expensive plumbing repairs, overcoming social stigma through practical necessity and research.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Food security timebomb': a visual guide to the Gulf fertiliser blockade

The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global fertilizer trade, with potential food security risks due to shipping disruptions.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A delightful day at the dump: The trick is not to leave with more stuff than I arrived with!'

A recycling centre's ReUse shop in London salvages discarded items including unusual specimens like embalmed animals, vintage furniture, and antiques to resell rather than send to landfill.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated

Biochar can store carbon and improve soil health, but recent analysis warns against overhyping its potential.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Learning more about KWS hybrid rye, Ep 2: The push and pull of the market

The rye market faces challenges due to decreased demand and overproduction, prompting growers to adapt their strategies and explore new markets.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Residents to grow food on 'unloved' public land

Hounslow Council launches Right to Grow initiative allowing residents to cultivate food on unused public land, becoming only the second London council to adopt this policy.
Online Community Development
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How the 'Little Free Pantry' Can Help Feed the Hungry Without Requiring Them to Drive - Streetsblog USA

Micro-pantries are small, community-maintained food compartments addressing food insecurity for people without reliable transportation to traditional food banks.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

10 Companion Plant Mistakes To Avoid In Your Garden - Tasting Table

Companion planting requires careful planning and knowledge to avoid mistakes that can harm plants instead of helping them grow.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why food justice isn't being served in America

Food justice advocates often misrepresent South Central Los Angeles as a resource-depleted food desert lacking grocery stores and knowledgeable residents, contradicting anthropological research documenting abundant food retail and community food practices.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK looks to relax planning rules for factory farms after industry lobbying

Ministers are revising planning rules to facilitate intensive livestock farming despite environmental concerns and local opposition.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

More than just stress: why connection matters for farm mental health

Mental health support in agriculture is crucial as farmers face unique pressures, with initiatives like Agknow addressing gaps in the current system.
Agriculture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

It all depends on the crop': Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers

Rising fertiliser costs and scarcity are forcing farmers in Punjab to make tough financial decisions affecting their families and future plans.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Art collective Cooking Sections' food projects are helping save the planet

Since the duo got together as fellow students at Goldsmiths Centre for Research Architecture in 2013, they have been using the production and consumption of food as the focus for numerous long-term, site-specific projects that address how we should live-and eat in particular-in the face of climate change. As they put it: "Food is both deeply connected to the environment and to ecology but at the same time is also intersectional: every living organism on this planet is invested and preoccupied with processes of metabolism, ingestion and the acquisition of nutrients."
Arts
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

5 Delicious Garden Favorites You May Be Able To Plant In April - Tasting Table

Timing is crucial for successful kitchen gardening, especially for planting seasonal vegetables and fruits.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
6 days ago

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landscape

Interseeding enhances crop output and sustainability by allowing multiple crops to grow simultaneously, benefiting both large and small farms.
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Bushwick City Farm Padlocked Amid Migrant Crisis, Fines

After 15 years, volunteers at a Bed Stuy farm found themselves locked out of the green space that has fed thousands over the years, and lately became a temporary home for asylum seekers.
Agriculture
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

How to eat well and within Earth's limits

Dietary choices drive human health and planetary stability; shifting to minimally processed, protein-rich and plant-forward diets reduces emissions, water use, pollution, and premature deaths.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

A call to leadership

Collaboration in Canadian agriculture is essential to address existential threats and ensure effective policy solutions for food production.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How the climate crisis threatens our food and the people that grow it

The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism covering reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, relying on donations to maintain open-access reporting without paywalls.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

This kitchen scrap makes the best free fertilizer and most people throw it away - Silicon Canals

Last week, I was making my morning coffee-you know, the complicated order I'm too embarrassed to say out loud at coffee shops-when I noticed the pile of used grounds in my filter. For years, I'd been tossing these straight into the trash without a second thought. But then I remembered something my grandmother wrote in one of her letters years ago: "The garden teaches us that nothing is truly waste."
Coffee
Food & drink
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Taking Your First Bite of Upcycled Food: Understanding the Certification

Upcycled foods repurpose ingredients that would otherwise be wasted, reducing food waste, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and are identified by an Upcycled Certified label.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2026

The agtech sector is experiencing a downturn, with significant declines in crop prices and startup failures, but opportunities for innovation remain.
Environment
fromwww.mcall.com
1 month ago

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

Backyard vegetable gardens reduce food-related emissions, improve soil and pollinator habitat, and boost physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Country diary: The weeds in my garden aren't disposable they're edible | Michael White

Edible weeds can be transformed from nuisances into valuable crops, providing nutrition during the hungry gap between winter and spring harvests.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Can You Grow A Garden From Grocery Store Produce Seeds? - Tasting Table

Growing vegetables from store-bought seeds is possible but results vary based on produce type, growing method, and post-harvest treatment, with hybrid plants producing different crops than their parent plants.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Humanity's favourite food': how to end the livestock industry but keep eating meat

For someone aiming to end the global livestock industry, Bruce Friedrich begins his new book called Meat in disarming fashion: I'm not here to tell anyone what to eat. You won't find vegetarian or vegan recipes in this book, and you won't find a single sentence attempting to convince you to eat differently. This book isn't about policing your plate.
Environment
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why the industry that feeds 8 billion people still can't read its own data

Agriculture's fragmented, incompatible data systems prevent AI from delivering value, despite massive untapped information potential worth $500 billion globally.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

8 Ways to Reduce Your Impact Today

Simple daily choices—using reusables, conserving water, swapping to LEDs, and avoiding single-use plastics—reduce environmental impact while saving money.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Fill Your Windows With Year-Round Edible Produce

Window farms enable indoor food production in small spaces through vertical hydroponic gardening, with 71% of Americans planning to grow food in 2025 and over 27% choosing indoor methods.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Eye-watering numbers': food producers sound alarm on rise in energy charges

Outside, it's an overcast and blustery February day in Kent hardly the ideal conditions for growing tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Yet inside the enormous glasshouses run by grower Thanet Earth, the climate has been optimised to a humid 20C, perfect for the regimented rows of small pepper plants poking out of raised trays. Growing fresh produce indoors in the south of England year-round requires plenty of energy to provide light, warmth and carbon dioxide.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

Student Spotlight: Stuti Banga on India's Food System

Interdisciplinary, systems-level analysis reveals how agricultural policies (e.g., sowing-cycle shifts) can create unintended consequences like stubble burning and increased air pollution.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why investors and farmers are betting on organic agriculture

Organic farming is now the most profitable model for U.S. farmers, consistently generating higher net income than conventional systems.
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