Organics recycling is an important and growing industry. On the economic side, the composting industry is growing: the industry had a value of more than 6 billion dollars in 2021 and is expected to exceed 8 billion dollars by 2026. In 2020, producers in the United States generated an estimated 5.1 million tons of
This Earth Day, celebrate sustainability with your plate! Even though we feel like every day should be Earth Day, today is a good reminder of all the things we can do to help the planet. Recent studies estimate that our global food system, the complex web of industries involved in producing, transporting, and marketing food
Have you heard of induction cooking? Are you wondering what all the buzz is about? Or perhaps you’re a homeowner wondering if induction stoves are worth the switch? The Center for EcoTechnology (CET) has launched a campaign, Cooking with Magnets, to help you answer those questions! What is Induction Cooking? Unlike gas, propane, and electric
Weatherization Works! On January 31, we held our Weatherization Works webinar. If you missed the webinar, or want to revisit a topic we covered, check out the recording below! Weatherizing your home is an easy fix that can greatly increase your comfort while decreasing living costs. The focuses of the webinar included home energy efficiency,
EcoFellowship Experience After graduating with a degree in Biology, I found fulfilling part-time work with Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s afterschool programs. Capabilities I had nurtured in school, regarding things like simultaneous self-sufficiency and team spirit, were relevant in that role and in my EcoFellowship role afterwards. Whenever I had free time, I felt empowered to