A Forest Garden With 500 Edible Plants Could Lead to a Sustainable Future

May 17, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment

Instead of neat rows of monoculture, forest gardens combine fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegetables together in one seemingly wild setting. This type of agroforestry mimics natural ecosystems and uses the space available in a sustainable way. UK-based Martin Crawford is one of the pioneers of forest gardening. Starting out with a flat field in 1994, his land has been transformed into a woodland and serves as an educational resource for others interested in forest gardening. This short film by Thomas Regnault focuses on Crawford’s forest garden, which is abundant, diverse, edible, and might be one answer to the future of food systems.

Food and Drink Producers and Plastic Waste, Q&A with EarthTalk

May 9, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment

What are some examples of ways food and drink producers are fighting the ever-growing torrent of plastic waste they have helped create?–Stacy Y., Raleigh, NC As more people become aware of the extent of plastic waste clogging up our environment, cutting back on plastic use is fast becoming a key environmental priority around the world….

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“Clean water is my right.” How Eva Changed Her Village Forever

March 28, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment

Amazing things can happen when you raise your voice. 16-year-old Eva Tolage once had to walk 3 hours a day to fetch water for her village in Tanzania, forcing her to miss school. She decided to put her foot down and petition her government to build a well in her town and after rallying a global community of over 150,000 people, Eva succeeded! A 3-hour journey has turned into a 15-minute errand, giving Eva the time she needs to pursue her education.