When it comes to pesticides, is scientific uncertainty the best we can do?
With environmental and human health at stake, AFE student Maggie O’Connor argues that we must fund research into pesticide alternatives. ForContinue Reading
Category: Environment
It’s not the cow, it’s the how: a case for sustainable beef production
In this month’s feature article, Lindsay Gaesser, EJ Johnson, and Nako Kobayashi make the case that cattle are not inherently bad for theContinue Reading
To help fight climate change, stop wasting food
Roughly 52 million tons of food produced in the United States wind up in landfills annually, and another 10 millionContinue Reading
Film screening: The Pollinators (Mar. 5)
Join the Tufts Pollinator Initiative for an exclusive screening of The Pollinators, a cinematic journey around the United States followingContinue Reading
Treasure8 and Shameless Pets partner to make treats good for pets and the planet
Food Tank recently shared how innovative pet treats developed through a partnership between Treasure8 and Shameless Pets help reduce food wasteContinue Reading
Let’s not bug the planet: my experience learning how to eat insects (and why you should try it, too)
I inherited two things from my mother: her sense of humor and her fear of bugs. It is no surpriseContinue Reading
It’s not about the bees. It’s about us.
In this op-ed, AFE student Jeremy Edelman discusses why the United States should follow Europe’s lead and ban neonicotinoids. NeonicotinoidsContinue Reading
Is the food movement winning? Recap of the NYC Food Tank Summit
Co-Editor Nako Kobayashi won tickets to attend the New York City Food Tank Summit last month. Here’s her recap ofContinue Reading
Smart Shopping to Reduce Food Waste
Are you on a budget and want to reduce your environmental footprint? FANPP student Katie Fisher discusses shopping tips toContinue Reading
It’s time to incorporate sustainability into America’s Dietary Guidelines
In this op-ed, Lindsay Gaesser makes the case for incorporating sustainability into the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
What’s Missing from the Green New Deal?
This month, Sprout co-editor Nako Kobayashi takes on the Green New Deal and considers what can be done to makeContinue Reading
Got Milk? Not Unless we do Something About It
With dairy farms going out of business as milk prices tank, AFE student Hannah Tremblay argues for a sustainable dairyContinue Reading
Can “Certified Transitional” Incentivize Organic Farming?
Did you know a farm has to be organic for three years before it can be Certified Organic? First-year AFEContinue Reading
What is the Planetary Health Diet?
“Food is the single strongest lever to optimize human health and environmental sustainability on Earth.” – EAT-Lancet Report, Food inContinue Reading
Thirsty for Nuts? Try Seeds Instead
Nuts and seeds might be grouped together on MyPlate, but they are far from similar in their water use. SproutContinue Reading
The Friedman Sprout 