food & restaurant
The Fish List [posted on April 22, 2006]
An ocean-friendly way to make more sustainable seafood choices, The Fish List showcases all the great tasting, ocean-friendly seafood choices available. The emphasize that we can all make a difference by choosing seafood caught or farmed in a way that minimizes harm to the ocean creatures and the environment. By recognizing that all seafood is not created equal, you can begin to make choices that are good for you and better for the planet. [The Fish List]
Green Drinks [posted on April 22, 2006]
A lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business, Green Drinks is a monthly occasion for people who work in the environmental field to meet up for a drink. It's a great way to catch up with people you know, to meet some new greenies and build a green network. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network that has spread to fourteen countries around the world. [Green Drinks]
HappyCow's Vegetarian Guide to Restaurants & Health Food Stores [posted on April 22, 2006]
Vegetarian world travelers, take note: HappyCow's vegetarian restaurants guide is a global, searchable vegetarian dining guide and directory of natural health food stores, including nutrition & health tips, vegan recipes, raw foods, travel, veganism and other vegetarian issues. Nearly mid-way through 2006, they had over 5,000 total listings and over 4,500 total reviews promoting vegetarianism as a compassionate, healthy, and environmentally sustainable way of living. [HappyCow's Vegetarian Guide]
The Healthy School Lunch Campaign [posted on April 22, 2006]
Sponsored by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), the Health School Lunch Campaign is dedicated to improving the food served to children in schools by educating government and school officials, food service workers, parents, and others about the food choices best able to promote children’s current and long-term health. The campaign’s key message: Foods served in schools should promote the health of all children. [Health School Lunch Campaign]
World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms [posted on April 22, 2006]
The International WWOOF Association is dedicated to helping those who would like to volunteer on organic farms. The aims of WWOOF are to enable people to learn first-hand about organic growing techniques, to enable urban-dwellers to experience living and helping on a farm and to help farmers make organic production a viable alternative. When you become a member of a WWOOF organization, they'll put you in touch with organic farmers looking for a helping hand, and away you go. [International WWOOF Association]
Local Harvest [posted on April 22, 2006]
One of the most complete resources for locally-produced foods and local food information on the web, Local Harvest will help you eat better within the local foodshed. Find farmers' markets, family farms, restaurants, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, and many other goodies any time of year, anywhere in the US. [Local Harvest]
Nature's Path [posted on April 22, 2006]
From hot and cold cereals to waffles, bars, breads, snacks and pasta, Nature's Path has you covered from breakfast to midnight snack and everything in between. Featuring foods full of whole grain and organic goodness, they've been infusing the food industry with a huge variety of organic brands and foods since 1971. [Nature's Path]
The Organic Center [posted on April 19, 2006]
With a mission of convertng agriculture to organic methods, improving the health for the earth and its inhabitants, and fostering greater awareness of and demand for organic products, The Organic Center is all about bringing the benefits of organic agriculture and food to the world. They want you to know about the health and other benefits of organic foods and production, and they'll show you through a comprehensive set of credible scientific studies that highlight the "organic difference." [The Organic Center]
Organic Consumers Association [posted on April 18, 2006]
An online and grassroots non-profit public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability, the Organic Consumer Association deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. [Organic Consumers Association]
Save Organic Food [posted on April 18, 2006]
On a mission to keep genetic modifications out of food, the group at Save Organic Food is taking action to ensure a prosperous future for organic farmers and a continuing supply of nutritious, organic foods for all American people. [Save Organic Food]
Smartliving Guide - Eat, Drink & Be Merry [posted on April 18, 2006]
With info on healthy sustainable butchers, organic bakers, certified farmers and more, the Smartliving Guide can help us all eat, drink and be merry. Learn how and where to have your cake and eat it, too. [Smartliving Guide]
Store Wars [posted on April 18, 2006]
The people that brought you The Meatrix encourage the world to join Cuke Skywalker and Ham Solo in the Organic Rebellion against Darth Potato in Store Wars. Will the Rebellion be able to overturn the evil Potato and return the earth to a happy balance? We may have to wait for the sequel...[Store Wars]
Waste Free Lunches [posted on April 18, 2006]
A system designed to keep lunch healthy, easy and waste-free, Waste-Free Lunches includes tips for what to pack as well as helpful recipes for packing the perfect waste-free lunch that's as good for you as it is for the planet. Waste-Free Lunches is also a burgeoning community movement that aims to inspire schools and workplaces around the country to consider the waste generated by their food, and to do something about it. [Waste-Free Lunches]
We Like It Raw [posted on April 18, 2006]
A commentary on the world of raw foods, We Like It Raw covers everything from super-foods to super models and sustainability to spirituality. Updated daily for those that like it hip and healthy, if you don't have to cook it to enjoy it, WLIR has you covered. [We Like It Raw]
Yale Sustainable Food Project [posted on April 18, 2006]
Founded in 2001 by Yale students, faculty, and staff, President Richard Levin, and Alice Waters, the Project seeks to nourish a culture in which the pleasures of growing, cooking, and sharing food are integral to each student’s experience at Yale. The Project was established with the understanding that many of the world’s most important questions regarding health, culture, the environment, and the global economy are deeply connected to what we eat and how it is produced. [Yale Sustainable Food Project]
