Innovation for Sustainability

Civilization Boxset: Is Open Sourced Hardware the Future?

Open Source Ecology is creating open source blueprints for cost-effective and efficient machines to build a “civilization-in-a-box.”

The Future of Rice: An Interview with Caryl Levine of Lotus Foods on SRI Initiatives

Caryl Levine, co-founder of Lotus Foods Inc. shares her work with SRI Initiatives.

20 Innovators Protecting the Planet #EarthDay2015

April 22nd is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and, this year, Food Tank is highlighting 20 of our favorite innovators.

Farmworkers Get the Recognition they Deserve

Farmworkers take center stage during Farmworker Awareness Week.

French Senate Abolishes Best Before (DLUO) Label

The controversial best-before (DLUO) label for non-perishable food products has been abolished in France by the French Senate.

USDA Report Offers Insight on the Impact of Local Food Systems

Farmers’ market sales might be down, but local food systems are making a notable impact on increasing access to healthy food for all.

High School Students Launch Innovative Greenhouse Program

Maggie Bass and fellow environmentally-minded students at DC public schools are pushing for more greenhouses and curriculum focused on urban ecology.

International Partnership Creating Biodiversity Database

Genetic information from global gene banks will finally be made public and searchable thanks to new international initiative.

Five Questions with Scott Davis, former Chief Concept and Innovation Officer at Panera Bread

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Scott Davis, formerly of Panera Bread, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with Rodale Institute’s Coach Mark Smallwood

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Coach Mark Smallwood of Rodale Institute, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit

EPA Launches Food Waste Reduction Toolkit

Food service facilities on the west coast and in the Pacific islands can now benefit from free logistical support from the EPA, aimed at reducing food waste.

Be a Part of the Change: Young Earth Solutions Competition

Students under the age of 35 can submit ideas for sustainable solutions in the food supply chain to the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition.

TechnoServe: Business Solutions to Poverty

Founded in 1968, TechnoServe connects people to the crucial resources they need to lift themselves from poverty.

Opening the Subcontinent to Agricultural Information Systems

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research seeks ways to increase access to agricultural knowledge and information for small-scale Indian farmers.

Broadcasting Central & West African Agricultural Innovation

CORAF/WECARD is promoting agribusiness in West and Central Africa with over 70 videos on YouTube showcasing innovation and technology

Celebrating Farmer Creativity Around the World

The international network Prolinnova hosts Farmer Innovation Fairs across the globe to bring together smallholder farmers and celebrate their creativity.

BCFN YES! Finalists to Present at Sixth International Forum on Food & Nutrition

The ten Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) YES! Finalists will present at the Sixth International Forum on Food and Nutrition December 3–4 in Milan.

West African Farmer Innovations to be Showcased in Burkina Faso this November

Burkina Faso will host an innovation workshop for smallholder farmers across West Africa.

Presenting the 60 Second Selfie Innovation Challenge!

Planet Forward is looking for your selfie videos about sustainable innovations in your community and your campus related to food, energy, and climate change.

New Database is a Portal to the World of Agricultural Innovation

AgriVIVO, a new search portal and database, will connect agricultural innovators and drive development.

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