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wasted food
Global Stage
This infographic shows the real cost of wasted food around the world
The Plaid Zebra March 12, 2018

While so much of the world remains in the clutches of poverty, it seems silly than that a select few countries could produce not only enough food to eat, but to throw in the garbage at the end of the …

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new dehli
Global Stage
Like hot food? This Food stall in New Delhi serves food on fire
The Plaid Zebra January 11, 2018

BY: NADIA ZAIDI  If you’ve never tried your favourite snack on fire, you’re missing out. At least according to the owner of a paan stall in New Delhi, who has recently caught global attent…

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superfoods
Body Vs Mind
5 superfoods that actually work and aren’t just a trendy marketing fad
The Plaid Zebra October 30, 2017

Superfoods often get a lot of bad press from skeptics for, well, not quite living up to their name. But what is it that makes a superfood ‘super’ exactly? Does Beyoncé need to wear a t-shirt sporting …

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Global Stage
This infographic proves that hydroponics is the answer to urban gardening issues
The Plaid Zebra October 25, 2017

BY: MAX PAYNE So you don’t have enough space for a garden? Or worse, you lack the lights for growing and learn that most plants cannot live without sufficient lights. Hydroponics can be a viable…

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Global Stage
Why updating Canada’s food guide is a win for the environment and your health
The Plaid Zebra September 26, 2017

BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO Since the early ’90s the ‘Got Milk’ campaign has graced the pages of glossy magazines everywhere. The classic advertisement ended in 2014 and has been recently r…

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eat healthier
Body Vs Mind
Giving vegetables sexy, indulgent names makes people eat healthier
The Plaid Zebra August 11, 2017

It’s a war that’s been waged in a billion homes all over the world throughout history – the struggle of eating vegetables. Face it – compared to a juicy steak or a helping of fries, there are very few…

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vloggers
Expression & Culture
Vloggers are making thousands of dollars by eating excessive amounts of food online (video)
The Plaid Zebra July 31, 2017

BY: NADIA ZAIDI People all over the Internet are posting videos of themselves eating big, sometimes lavish, meals. Sometimes they don’t say a word; other times, they engage in table talk, as tho…

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Featured
Torba is banning western food in an aim to get healthier
The Plaid Zebra July 19, 2017

BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO Travelling to the Torba province in Vanuatu, a group of islands in the South Pacific, you’ll be treated to fresh crab, yams and pineapple. Unfortunately, you’ll have t…

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Sustainability
Earth-friendly food – How we can save the world by changing our diets
The Plaid Zebra July 17, 2017

It’s no exaggeration to say that our food eating habits are the biggest long term threat to the environment. In the wake of the depressing news that the Brazilian government has just passed a bill to …

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Body Vs Mind
This is how chicken soup heals you
The Plaid Zebra June 16, 2017

BY: NADIA ZAIDI  As I sit here and write this, I’m surrounded by bunches of crumpled tissues, Vick’s, and a cup of chicken soup. I don’t care how many zinc lozenges they tell you to …

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Greening the desert
Expression & Culture
Greening the desert shows food can be grown in the driest places on Earth
The Plaid Zebra May 19, 2017

Deserts are not normally considered agriculturally productive environments. The are (often) very hot and (always) very dry. Without an abundance of plants, the soil lacks organic materials and nutriti…

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farming
Global Stage
This environmentally friendly pesticide may change farming forever
The Plaid Zebra May 15, 2017

BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Springtime arrives once more to banish the icy hand of winter from our frosty cities, and again the Earth renews itself in preparation for another long and bountiful summer. For …

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local food movement
Global Stage
Duo is driving from Mexico to Canada to explore how the local food movement ties us together
The Plaid Zebra May 12, 2017

The local food movement is blooming across North America. The simple approach of sourcing food closer to home has united environmentalists, health advocates, chefs and farmers alike, all under a commo…

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luxury trends
Expression & Culture
Luxury trends are shifting as people become more self-aware and eco-conscious 
The Plaid Zebra May 4, 2017

BY: JAMES HALE  Luxury. It’s a phrase that, for many, conjures images of extravagance: Growling sports cars, champagne in hot tubs, caviar, and priceless jewelry all spring to mind. For centuries, the…

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zero waste grocery store
Global Stage
Zero-waste grocery stores are finally making their way to the U.S. and Canada
The Plaid Zebra May 1, 2017

The average American creates 4.3 pounds of trash per day. That’s 1,569 pounds a year. With numbers like this, it’s no wonder our landfills are overflowing and our planet is suffering. One …

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Global Stage
This food contributes to global warming more than any other
The Plaid Zebra April 28, 2017

BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS  Next time you decide to fix yourself a sandwich, take a good long look at your loaf of bread. Do you like whole grain or white? Rye or pumpernickel? As it turns out, that loaf o…

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human heart
Innovation
Scientists have turned spinach leaves into human heart tissue
The Plaid Zebra April 26, 2017

BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS  The lucrative field of genetically-engineered organs and organ transplants gets stranger every day. In 2006, researchers started implanting fully-formed pig hearts into baboons;…

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Innovation
Zera Food Recycler turns food waste into fertilizer in 24 hours
The Plaid Zebra April 22, 2017

BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS  Gardening season is here, which means that now is the time to fertilize those plants. The summer is the time to save money by growing vegetables right from your own garden. Howeve…

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Innovation
This 100-hectare vertical urban farm will feed 24 million people
The Plaid Zebra April 20, 2017

BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS  Shanghai is planning an urban vertical farm that will feed millions. The centre aims to educate people on the benefits of food sustainability. Sasaki Architects will create the 10…

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Permaculture
Featured
Permaculture offers ways to see the world while helping make it a better place
The Plaid Zebra April 15, 2017

BY: TIM O’NEAL Traveling internationally, whatever the reason, can be a very fulfilling experience. Mark Twain once said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness.” It helps …

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