Whether you care about animal welfare or environmental ethics, lots of people have beef with the meat industry. The production of animal products contributes up to 58% of greenhouse gas emissions according to a study published in
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On May 20th, which is World Bee Day, it’s even more important than any other day to recognize these very industrious, intelligent, efficient little insects. They are singularly the most important pollinator on Earth. Along with the
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In this day of modern superheroes, there is always a discussion on who will win the fight. The big studios have recently pitched their titans against each other: Batman vs. Superman, Ironman vs. Captain America, Thor vs.
Read moreTop 10: Ways to Save Energy this Winter!
Winter is the season of more: more food, more layers, more time spent with friends and family, more-just plain more. It can be argued that this penchant for plenty is something deeply ingrained within the very biology
Read moreGetting to Market: The Winding Road of Food Miles
Buy Local: a piece of advice heard often without much second thought given as to whether or not it’s sound. Certainly, it makes a world of difference for local farmers and the community at large if you
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October is Energy Awareness Month! No surprise this is one of our favorite times of year at swrm. It conjures up images of leaves changing color, adding a smear of reds and yellows, browns and oranges to
Read moreConsumers Can Control their Virtual Water Footprint
The oft repeated phrase “water is life” speaks to the dependence that humanity has on this essential natural resource. Harnessing the power of water is a clear marker in the development of advanced civilizations- from the earliest
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