By Lisa Pellegrino Being a steward of the earth is Samantha Wilson's passion. As New London Public Schools' Director of the Child Nutrition Program, she works hard to make the highest and best use of the district's kitchens, which serve 3,300+ students. During the pandemic, Sam and her team ensured students were fed free
While the holidays bring fun and festive cheer, they also bring a massive amount of waste. Between November and December, 25% more waste, or an extra 1 million tons of waste per week, enters the American waste stream. Once your holiday celebrations are over, you might have decorations left over that you don’t know
There are so many ways to reduce waste on Valentine’s Day, especially when it comes to gifts. Although it may not be traditional, it doesn’t mean the gift or experience will be worth any less! Valentine’s Day is next week, so if you haven’t figured out what to gift your loved one(s), here are some
It’s that time of the year again, when the days get shorter and the air gets colder. You might see more root vegetables at the farmers' market or feel that annual craving for a certain pumpkin spiced something... Considering the 60 billion pounds of wasted food that goes into the landfill every year, it’s important
What is Deconstruction? The EPA estimated that around 600 million tons of construction and demolition materials were thrown away in the U.S. in 2018. These discarded materials come from building demolitions and renovations and their total weight is more than double that of all other yearly U.S. municipal solid waste. A great
