sustainability

For travelers, sustainability is the word—but there are many definitions of it - National Geographic Most people want to support sustainable tourism, even though the concept remains fuzzy. The word “overtourism” is so new it does not yet appear in most dictionaries (although it was shortlisted...

Prince Harry announces massive travel sustainability project - Associated Press The eco-minded Prince Harry is embarking on a massive travel sustainability initiative in partnership with key travel providers. They aim to improve the practices of the global industry amid an ever-increasing...

Why Restaurant Demand For Smaller Fish Fillets Is Bad News For Oceans - NPR Bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to catching, selling and eating fish. For certain snappers, in fact, a market preference for plate-size whole fillets is driving fishermen to target smaller fish. For...

Sustainability in Coffee: What Are The Main Issues? - Perfect Daily Grind Sustainability has become a buzz word in recent years, but the long-term economic, environmental, and social health of the coffee industry are vital considerations. Reduced biodiversity and farmers living in poverty are...

Roasted Cauliflower at BRICK restaurant in San Clemente, California. BRICK strongly believes in a “Farm to Table” philosophy by working with local farms and purveyors to promote sustainability and seasonality.

Americans Need to Eat 90% Less Meat for Planet to Survive, Report Says - Global Citizen The average American is on track to eat 222.2 pounds of red meat and chicken this year. Humanity’s growing meat consumption is undermining the planet’s ability to produce food, according to a new report...

How to Feed Global Demand for Seafood—Without Harming the Ocean - Singularity Hub “You really can’t justify tuna in Chicago as a source of sustenance.” That’s according to Dr. Sylvia Earle, a National Geographic Society Explorer who was the first female chief scientist at NOAA. She came to the...

Food sustainability: Can we hack it? - The Almanac It had a catchy name -- one suitable for Silicon Valley and a region where sustainable food production is of wide interest. Called "Hacking Food," it was the second Bay Area's Sustainable Food Festival, and it took place in Menlo Park on July...

How to eat like a #chef for less than £20 ($27) a week - The Guardian Buy in bulk, shop seasonally and eat your (carrot) greens … Eco chef Tom Hunt shares his thrifty food tips, shopping lists and recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner Food sustainability isn’t just about protecting our...