The Spin
Writing from the Acterra team and beyond
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...
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...