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Taking Action in the Age of Eco-Anxiety

As the team at AHPA shared after storms devastated the Southeast: “We stand in support of the enormous number of people who have been catastrophically affected."

October 24, 2024

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Before Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton devastated areas of the East Coast in September and October, environmental worries were on the rise.

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Embracing the Green Revolution: Making Veganism Fun

Vegan goes beyond crafting delectable plant-based dishes; it's about making vegan food accessible to all, fostering healthier communities one meal at a time.

January 28, 2024

Emeka Onugha, Head Chef, Brick City Vegan

Vibrant, flavorful vegan dishes not only tantalize the taste buds, but also contribute to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

Plant-Based Everything!

Consumer interest in plant-based products has skyrocketed. Learn the latest offerings in food, beauty, supplements, and more, plus savvy marketing strategies that can help you grow your bottom line.

August 23, 2023

Jennifer Joseph

Consumer interest in plant-based products has skyrocketed. Learn the latest offerings in food, beauty, supplements, and more, plus savvy marketing strategies that can help you grow your bottom line.

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The Conscious Consumer

What is an Environmentally Conscious Person?

An environmentally conscious person takes the time to develop three key mindsets, which then leads to three key behaviors.

July 25, 2023

Nirmal Nair, CEO and Founder, Sempera Organics, Inc.

In this third article of our series on The Conscious Consumer, we examine the question: What is an environmentally conscious person?

Survey: 86% of U.S. Adults Feel the Planet is Worth Saving

Consuming carbon neutral products is not only a great way for buyers to personally help the planet, but their support of sustainable companies will in turn help those companies continue to make a positive difference on the planet.

April 6, 2023

Connelly Jaqua

A YouGov survey commissioned by Neutral Foods, the nation’s first carbon neutral food company, revealed that 86% of adults in the United States feel the planet is worth saving, and that of those 86%, more than half (51%) agree that protecting the planet is important, but they feel they are unable to help.

Ambitious Goals and Unexpected Hurdles to Mitigating Greenhouse Gases

August 23, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Large retail chains are discovering that reducing greenhouse gases is easier said than done, reports NPR. Specifically Walmart, which unveiled Project Gigaton, a plan to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases by a billion tons of carbon between now and 2030 — almost as much carbon that is released from...

The Environmental and Social Issues Around Palm Oil Production

July 7, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

This is the second post in a series uncovering Palm Oil – what it is, where it comes from, how and where it’s used, the health benefits and the often-confusing controversy around the topic. Given that it’s so prevalent in the supply chain, it’s important to understand the impact of...

Can Organic Farming Reverse Climate Change?

June 29, 2017

Simi Summer and Simi Summer, Ph.D.

In light of recent political decisions to withdraw the nation from global efforts to address climate change, reverting to mother nature may be the simplest way to achieve the goal. The nation's organic farmers are offering an immediate solution to one of the most pressing and challenging dilemmas facing the...

Nature’s Path Earns Zero Waste Sustainability Certification

June 9, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Richmond, BC, Canada - The organic breakfast and snack food production business, Nature’s Path Foods, has received a Zero Waste Certification for its third facility in Sussex, Wisconsin. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) has recognized the sustainability efforts of Nature’s Path and have also given Zero Waste Certifications to its...

New Spending Bill Allocates Funding to Promote GMOs

May 5, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C. — An article in the Washington Post reports that as part of the spending bill passed by Congress this week to avoid government shutdown and fund the government until the end of September, $3 million will be allocated to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) program to...