Last week we discussed some of the problems with industrial agriculture. As the name implies, it’s all about doing things on a bigger scale, to obtain more of the thing we need: food. On the other hand, sustainable farming draws on a variety of different techniques, and its goal is to produce long-term crops while having minimal effects on the environment, and using resources more efficiently. But there’s a step even further, which is, arguably, what we should be aiming for, and that’s regenerative agriculture.
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Farming: The Good and the Bad Part 1
Today is part one in a 2 part mini-series on agriculture. We’ll be exploring the old and industrial methods versus the new and regenerative methods of food production, to see which route we should be taking into the future. So come with us down to the farm and learn about these different approaches aiming for the same outcome – food production and profit.
Read moreSustainable Living, Carbon Footprint, and the Vegan Diet
Today, we’re talking about sustainability and the vegan diet: Is excluding all animal products, from both land and sea, truly sustainable? The answer is a little more complex than just a simple yes or no.
Read moreEasy Low Carb(on) Footprint Cooking for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Today, we wanted to share another one of our favorite low carbon footprint recipes to help you keep making your way through 2021 with sustainability on the brain–and on your table, a Vegan Nut Roast. This dish also makes an amazing Meat Free Monday staple, too!
Read morePollinator Habitats with Brandon Reynolds, Founder of B the Keeper
B the Keeper provides residential and corporate landscaping services to create habitats for pollinators using native plants. Creating landscapes with native, pollinator-friendly plants is an important part of preserving bee, butterfly, and other pollinator populations that are critical to the stability of our food supply chain and air quality.
Read moreThe problem with Greenwashing, and how to spot it
You’ve probably noticed the sudden abundance of products which are eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, green, biodegradable, sustainable, natural, sourced sustainably, recycled, recyclable, compostable, and so on and so forth. There’s an exhausting list of terms which could be
Read moreGiving Thanks with the Planet in Mind – 5 Tips for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving
swrm is here to challenge you to make this year’s Thanksgiving your most sustainable one yet! While 2020 may not seem a year to entirely be thankful for, we’re thankful for everyone who is taking COVID-19 precautions–which
Read moreMy Top 7 Sustainable Swaps – Tried and Tested!
It’s been a while since I’ve banged on about personal care and more sustainable choices in our normal every days lives. So here’s an update for you! Tried and tested products which I’ve been using as alternatives
Read moreSustainable September
Depending on where you are in the world, fall or spring is in the air. But for us this month–and every month to be honest–’tis the season for sustainability. We decided to kick off our September by going back to school-style with the basics of how to get started living your most sustainable life.
Read moreSustainable Happy Hour
While we often consider the health ramifications of imbibing responsibly on our bodies, today we’re going talk about how happy hour affects our planet.
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