Many have seen the videos online of people showing off jars containing all of the trash they have produced in a year – as close to nothing as one can possibly get. These people say they are zero waste, but what does this actually mean in practice? The basic idea behind a zero waste lifestyle […]
How to Start Composting
Composting has a ton of benefits for your garden and the environment, but how do you actually start composting? Here are the steps: Find a shady area of your yard with consistent conditions. Compost piles can be on bare earth to let in worms and other beneficial organisms – or you could purchase a composting […]
No Kid Hungry California Benefits Long Beach Community
In the Long Beach Unified School District, many families have struggled to feed their children. The hurdles posed by the pandemic have simply been too much for some communities to deal with. That’s why nutrition nonprofits, like No Kid Hungry, are stepping up to [fill] the plate! Thanks to an initiative that will disperse more […]
Nonprofit Hosts Virtual Cooking Classes
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a nutrition nonprofit served up cooking classes for the community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these classes were held virtually. Despite the hurdle, the event was a success! In March 2020, the Poe Center for Health Education was on the brink of launching a unique nutrition nonprofit program. Through hands-on healthy […]
Nutrition Nonprofits Address COVID-19 Food Insecurity
At the height of the pandemic, Dr. Amy Smith, a Family Medicine Specialist, was called to action when a respiratory clinician called her with a concern brought on by COVID-19. The result is a partnership with area nutrition nonprofits that aims to address food insecurity — while reducing the spread of the virus. In the […]