The Spin
Writing from the Acterra team and beyond
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...
Practical Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home and Save Money
by Nicolle Portilla
Today, Americans waste 30% to 40% of the total food supply throughout its entire life cycle, from growing or production...
En Español – David Martinez, Dueño de De La Tierra Vegan Food Co.
Estaba en los altos 80, estoy sudando y tengo una sobrecarga sensorial. Hay luchadores detrás de mí con trajes vibrantes...
Latina/Latino/Latinx Heritage Month Begins
This week marks the start of Latina/Latino/Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), a festive month when we celebrate...
David Martinez, Owner of De La Tierra Vegan Food Co.
by Robbie Brown
It’s in the high 80s, I’m sweating, and I’m having a sensory overload. There are luchadores behind me in vibrant...
Are Dual-Use Solar Farms a Solution for California?
by Meaghan Boehm
What if I told you that you can have both farming and renewable energy on the same plot of land?...
Five Ways to Reduce Plastic on the Go
by Wendy Chou
Plastic Free July is a globally recognized movement where people from all over the world take the pledge to reduce...
Worms and Waste: Understanding Composting
by Bella Funk
Food waste has always been a massive global problem, especially in America. According to “Food Waste in America in 2022,”...
Plant-Based PALY Initiative
A group of students at Palo Alto High School (PALY) has come together to advocate for plant-based food options at...
Matthew Guelke, Co-Founder and CEO of The Plant Cafe Organic
By Robbie Brown Over the last couple of months, I had the opportunity to get to know Matthew Guelke as...
Anne-Marie Bonneau, Zero-Waste Home Chef
By Robbie Brown In celebration of this year’s Earth Month as well as Stop Food Waste Day, which is on...
Ginger Espice, Founder of Gay4U Vegan Eats
By Robbie Brown Over the years, I’ve been consistently hearing about how remarkable the food is at Gay4U, a vegan...