4 May 2017

Creating Community Wealth Through Compost (Episode 19)

by | Date: 4 May 2017 | posted in: Building Local Power, Composting, waste - composting, Waste to Wealth | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

In Building Local Power this week, we’re delving into the potential community-based composting holds to empower historically marginalized communities in cities across the United States. Host Christopher Mitchell and ILSR’s Project Manager for the Composting for Community initiative, Linda Bilsens, sit … Read More
1 Dec 2012

How Walmart is Devouring the Food System (Infographic)

by | Date: 1 Dec 2012 | posted in: Retail | 16 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Walmart now captures $1 of every $4 Americans spend on groceries. It’s on track to claim one-third of food sales within five years. Here’s a look at how Walmart has dramatically altered the food system — triggering massive consolidation, driving down prices to farmers, and leaving more families struggling to afford healthy food.… Read More