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Why (Or Why Not) You Should Eat Insects

By: Emma Huang, Journalist
Studies say that around one-fourth of Americans have Entomophobia, the fear of insects, and it does make sense. Insects are squirmy and filthy, and some even suck blood. But did you know that around 2 billion members of the world eat insects in their daily diet? So what's the deal with insect diets, and are they really better?
The Process of Recycling

The Process of Recycling

By: Emma Huang, Journalist
You probably have thrown items into a blue bin, but where do the items go? Where do they end up?
Vermicomposting is the process of using earthworms to decompose organic materials resulting in rich, organic compost. Most bins are started with a pound (approximately 1,000) ren worms similar to these that will eat about a half pound of vegetable food scraps daily. Red worms or red tigers are recommended and are sold by weight or by count.

Composting Worms, A Healthy Solution To Food Waste

By: Emma Huang, Journalist
Did you know that a staggering 30-40% of all the food produced in the U.S. ends up in landfills? This is a significant amount, especially since they can be repurposed through vermicomposting, the process of using worms to create nutritious soil...
The Truth Behind GMO

The Truth Behind GMO

By: Emma Huang, Journalist
Did you know that 80% of all foods in the U.S.A. have at least one ingredient that is a GMO? So what is GMO? And does it really do more harm than good?
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