San Francisco, as one of the most progressive cities in the world, has led the nation in countless ways, from equal rights and social equality to environmental protection. However, can a city of 800,000 people become waste free? That was…
What You Need to Know About Vitamin D Deficiency
It’s winter, y’all – time for crockpot dinners, cozy nights and mother nature to put on one of her most beautiful displays of color. The flip side of winter fun? Less sun. Not many of us crave more darkness. Hygge…
Love Thy Nature – Official Trailer
Narrated by Liam Neeson, Love Thy Nature points to how deeply we’ve lost touch with nature and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world. To watch the film, visit…
Youth v. Gov – Official Trailer
A special preview screening and youth activist workshop. An intimate look at a group of youth plaintiffs, ages 10–21, as they embark on the groundbreaking—and possibly most important—climate change litigation of the 21st century. The fight to secure their legal…
The Devil We Know – Official Trailer
Unraveling one of the biggest environmental scandals of our time, a group of citizens in West Virginia take on a powerful corporation after they discover it has been knowingly dumping a toxic chemical — now found in the blood of 99.7…
Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality: A History of Women + Power
What would our society be without women? Impossible to comprehend, right? And yet, women have been marginalized for hundreds and hundreds of years. Fighting long and hard for equal pay, for voting rights, for a true recognition of their value…
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies – It’s Easier Than You Think!
Mom says “Eat your fruits and veggies” and you’ll get big and strong. Doctors tell you that eating plenty of vegetables and fruits can help you reduce the risk of heart disease, control blood pressure, and may even help prevent…
3 Ways Nature Plays a Crucial Role for Child Development
American children spend four to seven minutes a day playing outdoors—that is 90 percent less time than their parents did. Little exposure to nature affects the physical, emotional and mental aspects of child development. What is at stake, how to…
A New Solution to the Fashion Industry’s Fabric Waste Problem
We talk a lot about sustainability on our plates on this show – organic food and agriculture as the foundation for social and environmental justice. But of course, the conversation about how to create true sustainability on this planet includes…
The Terroir of an Avocado Affects the Flavor
Like many produce items, avocados bear a sticker that indicates where that piece of fruit was grown: Mexico, California, Peru, or Chile. Equal Exchange avocados specifically come from small farmers who are part of the Pragor cooperative, based in Michoacán,…
Nutrition Facts Labels: What Does it All Mean?
Nutrition Facts Labels Nutrition Facts Labels are governed by the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug…
