Tag: sustainability
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New government grants encourage sustainable fashion
Grants offer a boost in environmentally-friendly innovation, but more will be needed for a lasting impact.
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Smart compost bins prove elusive in Midtown
A city pilot program to increase composting accessibility has come up short in Midtown.
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Mayor’s proposal to reduce building emissions raises concerns
The mayor’s proposal to make New York buildings more energy-efficient raises concerns.
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New rooftop farm takes aim at Hell’s Kitchen fresh produce shortage
Residents of Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood grappling with lack of access to fresh food, can expect a new rooftop farm in 2018.
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The Rainforest Alliance talks sustainable eating at Union Square greenmarket
Union Square Greenmarket and the Rainforest Alliance hosted a panel of celebrity chefs for the third annual Follow The Frog Week, a program that promotes food products made from sustainably farmed produce.
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Sea To Table Urges Consumers To Ask Where Their Fish Comes From
Eat raw, local fish: That’s the message of Sea To Table and Slow Foods NYC, which recently hosted an event at the Institute of Culinary Education.
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“I’ll take the chocolate-flavoured larvae.”
Although 1,400 insect species are consumed in 13 different countries in the world, western populations shy away from insect- based delicacies – except for people like amateur chef Marc Dennis and Toloache Restaurant owner Julian Medina, who whips up a tangy cricket taco at his restaurant in midtown Manhattan.
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