The Spin
Writing from the Acterra team and beyond
6 Waste Reduction Strategies for Schools and Workplaces
by Kate Sheppard
In this modern day and age, we are all familiar with the importance of sustainability, the reduction of our impact...
Affordable Food: Missing from California’s Legislative Agenda
by Joey Sausville
by Sonam Manghani
Food is key for individuals to survive, stay out of poverty, and participate in society. Beyond the immediate hardships of...
We Break it Down for You: Composting and Food Waste Reduction Strategies
by Darren Don
How have you been doing with reducing your food waste since our last discussion (see parts I and II)? As...
The Importance of Sustainable Waste Management in a Circular Economy
by Zach Norton
In the wake of pandemic lockdowns and growing climate risks, citizens have become more proactive about finding ways to reduce...
Beauty of the Bees: A Conversation with Peter Moskovits
by Wendy Chou
Acterra recently had the chance to speak with Bay Area resident Peter Moskovits about his journey into the fascinating world...
The Complexity of Cell-Cultivated Meat
by Morgan Clark
If you pay attention to climate-related news, you may know that two manufacturers were recently FDA-approved to sell cell-cultivated chicken....
East, West, Fresh is the Best: Inaccurate “best-by” dates are leading to food waste
by Kiran Bengard
The food industry is full of confusing and even misleading labels. Every time I go to the grocery store, I...
Mayan Kitchen: Where Celebrating Culture Meets Sustainability
by Robbie Brown
Not far from one of the entrances of Historic Murphy Avenue — a long walkway lined with bustling restaurants and...
Cultivating Connections: San Francisco’s Community Gardens
by Rebeka Lazova
In the lively San Francisco, where urban landscapes dominate, community gardens offer an oasis of greenery and connection. These vibrant...
Food Waste is in Poor Taste: Learn These Five Simple Tips to Stop Wasting Food
by Darren Don
Welcome back. In part I we discussed the environmental impact of food loss and waste (FLW). We also saw some...
Biting Off More Than We Can Chew: What We’re Doing to Solve the Global Food Waste Problem
by Darren Don
Do you waste food? Of course not. You know food is a valuable resource, you spend your hard-earned money on...
Bay Area’s Plant-Based Pop-Ups
by Robbie Brown
I’ve been favoring food pop-ups lately and I began wondering, why? What is it about a local pop-up that sparks...