April 20: Food Waste; Food Rescue: An Enlightenerd Eaters Panel Discussion

Posted on April 5, 2017

Join a panel discussion hosted by James Beard Foundation, Natural Gourmet Institute, and Slow Food NYC to learn more about how forward-thinking organizations are innovating food rescue efforts, and what you can do to reduce your own food waste. When: … Read More

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Organic, Healthy Food In Schools; Compost Makes Energy and Money

Posted on March 7, 2017

Healthy, Organic Cereals Pave the Way for Good Food in Schools According to the Wall Street Journal, the nation’s childhood-obesity rates have tripled since the 1970s, and legislators are clashing over the effectiveness of recent federal rules mandating healthier fare … Read More

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iEat Green Visits the Farmers Market in Pinecrest; Leah Lizarondo, Co-Founder of 412 Food Rescue Joins iEat Green on the Progressive Radio Network

Posted on February 13, 2017

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Hi Everyone, I was in Florida this past week visiting my dear friend, and we took a stroll to the local Farmers Market. Wow! It is amazing how different the local produce can be, from one state to another. I … Read More

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Vertical Farming; Renewable Energy Isn’t Going Anywhere; Northeast Food Distributor Baldor Eliminates Food Waste; NY Nuclear Power Plant Finally Shutdown; Sugar Kills, We Know; Eating Peanuts Early Could Prevent Peanut Allergies

Posted on January 10, 2017

Growing in the City Without Water or Sunlight, Say What? Since Ed Harwood first began thinking about how to feed the population of New York City in the year 2050, vertical farming has become the most recent buzz in food … Read More

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December 9: Nutrition Education Network’s Food Waste and Policy Panel

Posted on November 21, 2016

WHO: First, join a panel of policy experts for lively conversation about federal, state, and NYC food waste initiatives: Jennifer Noll Folliard MPH, RDN Director, USDA Legislation and Policy Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Julia McCarthy, JD Policy Analyst Laurie … Read More

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iEat Green is Celebrating Mother Earth at Terra Madre! Chef Michael Anthony Joins iEat Green on the Progressive Radio Network

Posted on September 20, 2016

Hi All, When you read this, I will be in Turin, Italy, at the 2016 International Slow Food Conference called Terra Madre and Saloné del Gusto. I have been here before, but this time, instead of the whole conference being … Read More

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In the News: FDA Authority over Cosmetics; Chefs at the Olympics Feed the Hungry; Farm School NYC Offers New Urban Agriculture Program

Posted on August 16, 2016

FDA Authority over Cosmetics A shocking story of one hair care product, which the creator and celebrity-hairstylist pitched as ‘gentle’ then sold into the millions, has caused serious and caustic effects to consumers including itching, rashes, and even hair loss! … Read More

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In The News: Too Good to Go; Six Common Food Additives Banned Abroad; The Injustice of Food Stamps; Homes with a Harvest

Posted on August 9, 2016

Too Good to Go A young group of entrepreneurs in the UK launched their digital app, Too Good to Go, this year to help cut down on the estimated 600,000 tonnes of food that is thrown away by restaurants every … Read More

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