Why is incineration in direct opposition with Zero Waste and social and environmental justice? Hear from local and international groups working together to fight this beastly issue.
Tag: Jessica Aldridge
When the Tap Runs Brown: One LA Community’s Fight for Water Equity
One billion people do not have access to clean water or the privilege to purchase a filtration system to feed their reusable water bottles — this is water equity. Our guests today are fighting for water equity in the Los Angeles County areas of Compton and Willowbrook, where the taps are running brown and bottled water has become a way of life.
Empowering Community Through Urban Farming – EcoJustice Radio
Learn how our “wasted resources” have direct social, economic and environmental impacts and how local groups are creating local solutions. This episode’s guests are tackling the environmental issues of soil health and wasted organics, all the while building community roots and social equity through local composting and thriving urban farms.
This episode’s guests are tackling the environmental issues of soil health and wasted organics, all the while building community roots and social equity through local composting and thriving urban farms.
EcoJustice Radio – Food Equity, Food Recovery, and the Climate Connection – Episode 13
Each year, up to 40% food in the United States is not eaten from production to plate contributing to the largest source of waste in our landfill (organics) and the second largest source of anthropogenic methane gas in California. All the while, there are 1.5 million Los Angelenos who are food insecure.
Picnic Recipe: Minted Orange Summer Rice Salad
With such crisp and fresh flavors, this salad is a perfect addition to any summer day. And, it is quick and easy to make! Even 24 hours later, the left overs continue to burst with immense flavor, so much that you might consider chilling the finished dish overnight for best results.
Healthy Holidays: Gluten Free Vegetarian Wild Rice Stuffing
Jessica Aldridge, using The Good Cookies Bakery, has crafted a delicious alternative for those gluten sensitive, vegetarian, or just interested in eating healthy for the holidays. Wheat Free, Dairy Free, Corn Free, and Soy Free.
GMO Agriculture is Dangerous: The Case Against Bayer (Monsanto)
Millions of activists in 52 countries around the world Marched Against Monsanto, the biotechnology giant of genetically engineered agriculture now owned by Bayer. They claim GMOs will safely feed the world, but a growing body of scientific evidence shows it is dangerous to human health and the environment, and will not increase productivity.