by guest blogger Gillian Francella, multimedia journalist and newly converted vegan/vegetarian It seems like a scenario that would play out on Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob needs a pair of running shoes, so he goes to the store and grabs a new pair of algae kicks complete with green soles and the latest lightweight, no-tear technology. But […]
Organic Living
Maria’s Five Favorites: Holiday Hostess Gifts
October has come and gone, which means prep is starting to ramp up for the November and December holidays. The good news is there is so much to enjoy this time of year—especially the moments you’ll spend with love ones around a table. The not-so-good news is there is a lot to get done between […]
How Pennsylvanians Took a Stand for a Healthy Environment
by guest blogger Maya K. van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper Rights to pure water, clean air, and a healthy environment have been vindicated twice in Pennsylvania in this past week alone. Pennsylvania’s recent election of state Supreme Court justices who recognize the importance of honoring all the state’s constitutional provisions, including its environmental rights amendment, was […]
5 Clever Pumpkin Carving Hacks
by the Rodale’s team Happy Halloween! Before you get to trick-or-treating tonight, prep your doorstep with some fun and festive pumpkins. For inspiration on how to brighten your porch for the night, we’ve rounded up our five favorite tips for creating long-lasting, great-smelling, and beautifully carved pumpkins. To get started, watch the video below before […]
A New Form of Sustainable American Fashion
by guest blogger Brian Linton, president and co-founder of United By Blue Is being made of organic cotton or recycled polyester enough for a clothing product to be considered sustainable? Quite possibly. But sustainability in fashion is often more complicated than a label may suggest. In order to deem it truly sustainable, you have to […]
Maria’s Five Favorites: Cozy Cashmere for Winter
I always say the secret to being a great parent is wearing soft things so your kids want to snuggle! Which is why I love cashmere—it’s a luxuriously soft way to beat the winter blues and invite a few extra hugs and snuggles from loved ones on cold, snowy nights. Below are five of my […]
I Hate Granola
Recently on Twitter, I clicked on a link from the Economist baiting me with a tweet about which American fast-food company is both most profitable and most ecofriendly. I knew before clicking that the answer was Chipotle, but wanted to confirm. I was greeted by this opening sentence: “SUSTAINABILITY suffers from an image problem. Not […]
Lost in Transition: Why Are Farmers Resistant to Organic?
by Maria Rodale and Kimbal Musk, who recently visited Iowa together and wrote the following for The Des Moines Register: At this moment in time, American consumer demand for organic foods far exceeds the supply. Though the organic sector is a $39.1 billion market with an annual growth rate of 10 percent (the fastest-growing sector […]
Scratch
Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
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Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment.
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