The Value of Energy in Developing Countries
Here at Green Optimistic, we've talked about biomass stoves before. While the Mayon Turbo Stove doesn't advance the design, it demonstrates how energy value...
Foodfully – How to Reduce Food Waste with a Smartphone
Food waste can leave a pretty big carbon footprint. The farther the food had to travel to get to your fridge, the bigger the...
Unsurprisingly, Media Overstates Link Between Bacon and Cancer
Yes, the World Health Organization (WHO) now states that eating processed meat like bacon and sausage can cause cancer. However, that certainly does not mean...
4 Ways Local Agriculture Can Benefit from Environmental Management
Environmental management is the conscious effort to reduce strain on our world caused by man. Humans produce waste, build large buildings, and consume a...
Food Companies Demand Climate Agreement from Congress
Ten global food companies urged both the United States and world leaders to design an international agreement to address climate change in a joint...
Smart Floating Farms Could Revolutionize Food Production
To fight the impending food crisis, an architecture company in Barcelona has come up with a design for a floating farm.
As the global population...
8 Ways to Keep Vegetables and Fruit Fresh
Wasting food is bad for the budget and the environment. Here are a few ways to keep your food fresh longer so that you...
3 Indirect Ways Sustainable Food Makes the World Better
Everyone knows that sustainable foods are better for the environment and that the lack of pesticides and antibiotics make them a safer choice for...
San Diego Padres Food Trucks Lead in Sustainability
When professional sports come to mind, "environmentally-conscious" does not usually follow in the same line of thought. Large parking lots, bright lights and plenty of...
Heroic Food: Helping Veterans through Sustainable Farming
American farming is in somewhat of a crisis, seeing as 30% of farmers are currently over the age of 65 and only 10% are...
