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Food Consumption as a Means of Environmental Stewardship
Have you had a friend or colleague describe himself as a “locavore” and not grasped what was meant? According to Merriam-Webster’s On-line Dictionary, a locavore is someone “who eats locally grown food...
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Urban Sustainability:Role of Small Manufacturers
By Natalie Hummel Recently, I attended an urban manufacturing tour in Philadelphia with a dedicated group from Philadelphia’s Department of Labor, Commerce and Water, University of Penn, Drexel...
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Border 2020 Commitments and Accomplishments: National Coordinators Meeting
By Jane Nishida The United States-Mexico border region is one of the most dynamic in the world. Today, the border is home to over 14 million people. Approximately 90% of the population resides in...
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Giving Back to Girl Scouts: Water Drop Patch Inspires Young Stewardship
By Michele Drennen Some of the happiest times I experienced during my childhood in St. Joseph, Mo., were spent as a Girl Scout in St. Francis Xavier Troop #1385. As I look back, memories of going to...
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Learning the 4 R’s: Kansas City Area Students Strive to Reduce Food Waste
By Shari L. Wilson, Project Central Kansas City students help divert food waste from the landfill About 95 percent of the food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities. That is a...
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