Don’t have a regular cow! Celebrate a diverse Independence Day diet with a Greener BBQ.
Klerifying Fact: Americans spend $196 million on hamburgers to celebrate the 4th of July; continuing the celebration started by the Democratic-Republican Party back in the 1800s. Yes, you read that right the Democratic-Republican Party was once a thing. Can you imagine today’s Democrats and Republicans grillin’ and chillin’? Well we can. And we can also see you getting together with friends and family for a green afternoon by the barbecue with a mix of sustainable veggie and
Keep on Quinoa-ing; Nutrition that
Klerifying Fact: Quinoa was once grown in America many thousands of years ago in the Mississippi River Basin. Product of the week: Quinoa Contemplating dinner this weekend? Turn to one of the nearly 120 types of quinoa grown around the world as the base ingredient for a super healthy salad! We’re talking about quinoa because it’s super sustainable. Traditional growers in the Andes: - Use organic fertilizers - Usually don't apply pesticides - Rotate crops
Skip the BS of Bottled Water, Go Green and Save Cash!
Klerifying Facts: - The average American drinks 39 gallons of bottled water. - This habit costs all Americans $21.3 billion. The mercury is rising across the country, and so is the need to stay hydrated. Increasingly Americans choose bottled water to quench their thirst. In fact, we drink more bottled water than any other beverage. Save some serious cash and go green without bottled water. Same Flavor, Two Kinds There are two major kinds of water – purified and spring. Both t
Keep Off the Grass! No Seriously, weed killers can cause cancer…
Klerifying Fact: Americans apply 10 times the amount of pesticides (toxic weed and insect killers) per acre on their lawns and gardens than we do on farmland…We heart chemicals!!! The heat is on in the summer to keep that lawn beautiful for backyard barbecues, playtime with the family, and mowing. Yes, we Americans love green grass. In fact we have 40 million acres of lawn in America. They provide us a sense of peace, and comfort to manage a lawn if we can’t control the crazy
Clearing the Rainforest with Wet Noodles! The Role of Instant Noodles i
Klerifying Fact: Invented in 1958, instant noodles are the number one sold item to prisoners on Riker’s Island. Instant noodles, the yuppie/hipster craze sweeping across the nation is a leading cause of deforestation. As much as 5% of all palm oil for the US market is used for instant noodles! That makes it probably the leading use of palm oil in America! Fresh from the microwave, slurping down a cup of steamy noodles for a late-night study snack or quick lunch during the wor
