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Food Deserts: Bridging  the Gap in Urban Food  Systems

Food Deserts: Bridging the Gap in Urban Food Systems

by admin | Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorised

Written by Liam Statham Edited by Koneenika Datta Designed by Ayesha Published by Kiritika Rana   Food deserts are neighbourhoods where residents’ access to affordable and healthy food options is restricted or completely absent due to a lack of grocery...
5 Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brands

5 Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brands

by admin | Sep 4, 2023 | Food and Beyond, Spotlights on Environmental Projects

Written by Erica Gu Cao Edited by Julia Georgescu Designed by Kiritika Rana Published by Kiritika Rana   The ascent of fast fashion has been evident since the 2000’s. It is cost-effective while catering to the current trends sought by consumers. Trends come and...
Pretty Interloper: Himalayan Balsam as an Invasive Species

Pretty Interloper: Himalayan Balsam as an Invasive Species

by admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Food and Beyond, Gardens and Farms

Written by Declan Murphy Edited by Julia Georgescu Designed by Tvisha Lakhani Published by Kiritika Rana   The tall, pink flower of the Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is lovely, but it doesn’t belong here in Ontario, and that’s a problem. According to...
Food Sovereignty: Giving Control of Food Production to Local Communities

Food Sovereignty: Giving Control of Food Production to Local Communities

by admin | Aug 30, 2023 | Uncategorised

Written by: Sawjana Edited by: Kiritika Rana Designed by: Ayesha Published by: Kiritika Rana   In a world characterized by globalization and industrialization, food sovereignty has gained significant attention as a way to address the challenges local communities...
Reducing Food Waste at Home: Tips for a More  Sustainable Kitchen

Reducing Food Waste at Home: Tips for a More Sustainable Kitchen

by admin | Aug 28, 2023 | Uncategorised

Written by: Liam Statham Edited by: Khadija Aleem Designed by: Ayesha Published by: Kiritika Rana   Canada has a serious problem with food waste. Nearly 60% of all food produced in Canada is lost or wasted each year, with a third of this waste being edible food...
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