Practicing self-care is vital if you care about the planet. In fact, the more engaged you are with climate change, the more you need to take this to heart. Eco-aware people often forgo convenience in favor of sustainability. Nothing takes...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, a holiday filled with food, family, and friends.  This year, we’re focusing on eating Climatarian and infusing the habits and rituals we have around food with sustainability.  It can feel daunting to try and change...

This month, we went climatarian and asked you to join us. Focused on plant-based, local food, the climatarian diet is a healthy choice for you and the planet, but hey -- changing eating patterns can be challenging. We’ve already offered...

Fall is settling in and many of us are settling back into familiar routines with it.  As you start to plan for your kids returning to school or heading back into the office on a more regular schedule, think about...

The daily choices you make matter.  The clothes you wear, the household goods you use, and the food you eat all make a difference when it comes to your effect on the environment.  This is especially true for food.  Agriculture...

“Organic” is a term you hear a lot these days.  So much so, that it’s easy to get confused about what the term actually means when it comes to your food.  You end up with questions like: Is organic food...

When you truly want to do good for the environment, sustainability isn’t just a word, it’s a lifestyle. Sustainability seeps into your daily life and, since we all need to buy food and household items, we’ve put together a list...

We all need to eat. But heading into the grocery store with a sea of choices can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re also trying to purchase products that are good for the environment.  To help, we’ve put together a few...

Temperatures are rising, plants are flowering, and the insects are buzzing.  In other words, it’s summertime! It’s the ideal season for barbeques and pool parties, so let's enjoy all of the summer activities while treating Mother Earth well.  If you’re looking for...

When you hear the term "regenerative agriculture", it's usually in the context of a farm with plenty of acreage. But can you still participate in the regenerative agriculture movement if all you're working with is a few square feet of...

As we head into Earth month, we’re reflecting on how we can make simple micro-changes to save our planet. Our CEO, Mike Forbes, believes whole-heartedly in both making systemic shifts and changing our small, daily habits to reduce our footprint....

At Alter Eco, we take sustainability seriously 365 days a year.  Earth Month is our chance to dig in to our mission and share our progress towards building a fully regenerative business model. This year, we're going one step further:...

By: Mike Forbes, CEO, Alter Eco Sunday mornings may involve any multitude of rituals for some - coffee, pancakes, reading, journaling, you name it; but, for me, one of my favorite things about Sunday mornings are taking long walks through the...

By: The Alter Eco Team There are so many labels on food these days that the descriptors can be a touch overwhelming. Phrases like “all-natural”, “eco-friendly”, and even “sustainable” get used so often, and in so many different ways, that...

By Lauren Storella, Director of People and Culture 2020 has been an undeniably challenging year in so many capacities.  Here’s an idea, end it on a high note with your best gift-gifting game ever.  Think about the best gifts your...

The United States only recycles around 9 percent of its plastic trash, with many of the rest of it ending up in landfills and our waterways.

The United States Department of Agriculture reports that the US wastes $160 billion in food a year, and all of that waste has huge consequences on carbon emissions, food security and hunger, and the environment.

  All right foodies, it’s time to talk about the elephant in the room: we need to eat less meat. It’s no secret that adopting a vegetarian diet can have numerous benefits to your health (including lower cholesterol, decreased risk...

Quinoa is truly becoming the 'grain of the future'. Gluten-free, wheat-free and nutrient-packed, quinoa is ideal for everyone and can be eaten guiltlessly with the knowledge that it’s cholesterol and trans fat-free. Preparing quinoa is a snap; simply rinse in...

Recently some members of Alter Eco’s team had the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of our hometown municipal waste facility: San Francisco’s Recology. Waste is something we think about all the time here at Alter Eco as we consider the...