Fast food has been around for a long time now. Slow food directly and deliberately opposes it. In 1986, McDonald’s announced plans to build a 450-seat store, its largest in the world, in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna. The announcement sparked … Continue reading →
The world wastes about 1.4 billion tons of food every year, but estimates of food waste can vary wildly. According to Feeding America, Americans waste about 59.5 billion tons of it every year, worth $408 billion. Meanwhile, one in six Americans … Continue reading →
The question seems so simple. At least for those of us who want to be eco-friendly. But once we get beneath the surface, all environmental questions become more complicated. So what are truly sustainable products for the home? Single-use plastic … Continue reading →
Genuine leather has some environmental issues. In addition, it raises ethical issues for some people. Decades ago, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals persuaded numerous luxury brands to remove fur from their offerings. That was before I ever heard … Continue reading →
Our society has become addicted to convenience in general and convenience food in particular. But is it really as convenient as it seems? Let’s look at products such as Tuna Helper™, Hamburger Helper™, and Chicken Helper™. Open a can of … Continue reading →
When you look at the cleaning aisle in a grocery store or big box, you’ll see all kinds of products that clean only one thing. Some of them have harmful ingredients. And nearly everything comes in plastic. Reasons enough to think of … Continue reading →