As of this week, the Bushwick Food Cooperative will no longer accept plastic bags or container donations.
Read MoreThe history of rubber manufacturing isn’t the most glamorous, as curious as that sounds. Check out Kiya’s post on the destructive history on rubber plantations.
Read MoreWhile the December 20 signing of the $428 billion US Farm Bill might not be the main topic getting attention in your news feed, it’s a piece of legislation that has major impact on everyday lives. Learn more about how the latest version will affect you in Alex Kisielewski’s latest post.
Read MoreWith increasing concerns about climate change, more people are asking themselves what they can do to make a difference. Read this week’s post to find out how you can make a difference in your home every day.
Read MoreWhile making big changes to your home to make it more eco-friendly can be expensive, it doesn’t have to be. Check out this post for easy tips on saving energy in your home.
Read MoreSo you walk into the Co-Op and see some “at-cost” produce, which is at a discount to help reduce food waste. Need some ideas for how to use it up? Check out this blog post for a list of ideas.
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There’s a French saying that goes, “Pas de fraises en hiver,” which means “No strawberries in winter”. This phrase embodies the importance of buying seasonally, and therefore locally. Find out why in this blog post, and let us know what your favorite seasonal produce is this summer!
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BFC member Sabrina Katz (also known as Sustainable Sabs) was interviewed at the Co-op last week about her zero waste lifestyle.
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Happy Earth Day! Just in time for this conscious holiday, the co-op is bringing in new seasonal produce and new sustainable products. Check out the post to find out how to go green and eat green this season.
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Bees are the world’s most important and efficient pollinator, playing a bigger role than other pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bats - combined. Today, BFC member Christy tells us why bees are so vital and how you can help protect them in your own backyard.
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A zero waste lifestyle is not about demanding perfection; it’s about small steps that reduce your ecological footprint through new habits around the purchasing and disposing of consumer products. It’s about spreading mindfulness in consumption, and reducing the need to both buy and throw things out, particularly those made of plastic that might be destined for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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Bees should be considered one of mankind’s best friends, but if you can’t get past their stingers the least you can do is recognize them as one of the most important organisms on the planet.
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Seed saving might not seem like a big deal, but it has a huge effect on us and what we eat. Now you can find out how we as individuals can make a positive impact on it.
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