We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce - here’s what you need to know
We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce - here’s what you need to know
Description: (article & nice chart with lots of specific produce) research, Instructors - high school
Contents: When it comes to healthy eating, fruits and vegetables reign supreme. But along with all their vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can come something else: an unhealthy dose of dangerous pesticides; background notes on pesticide use, update & red flags, issues with EPA assessment techniques, specific produce items, pesticide effects, how to avoid pesticides, how to solve the problem
Source: theguardian.com & Consumer Reports
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Regenerative agriculture - Issues, Healthy People - Toxicity ; Library Resources/ Plants - Issues, Pesticides
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We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce - here’s what you need to know
Description: (article & nice chart with lots of specific produce) research, Instructors - high school
Contents: When it comes to healthy eating, fruits and vegetables reign supreme. But along with all their vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can come something else: an unhealthy dose of dangerous pesticides; background notes on pesticide use, update & red flags, issues with EPA assessment techniques, specific produce items, pesticide effects, how to avoid pesticides, how to solve the problem
Source: theguardian.com & Consumer Reports
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Regenerative agriculture - Issues, Healthy People - Toxicity ; Library Resources/ Plants - Issues, Pesticides
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Water hyacinth - this alien plant is lethal for the environment, not its being turned into a plastic to regrow forests
Entered Title: Water Hyacinth - This alien plant is lethal for the environment, now it’s being turned into a plastic to regrow forests
Description: (article, lots of great photos) Instructors - middle & high school
Contents: Water hyacinths are native to South America, but were introduced as an exotic ornamental to many other countries. They’ve since taken over freshwater environments and are labeled an alien invasive species on every other continent aside from Antarctica: environmental impacts, attempts to eradicate, bioplastic innovation - project, scaling up
Source: cnn.com/Africa https://www.cnn.com/world/africa/hyacinth-alien-plant-environment-plastic-spc
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Cultural considerations - Region, Africa; Regenerative Agriculture - Issues; Library Resources/ Plants - Issues, Toxicity & Plastics
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(2/7/25) related research in Indonesia (article & free downloadable PDF, very technical - but good sample)
https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/AJSE/article/view/37801/pdf
Title: Water Hyacinth - This alien plant is lethal for the environment, now it’s being turned into a plastic to regrow forests
Description: (article, lots of great photos) Instructors - middle & high school
Contents: Water hyacinths are native to South America, but were introduced as an exotic ornamental to many other countries. They’ve since taken over freshwater environments and are labeled an alien invasive species on every other continent aside from Antarctica: environmental impacts, attempts to eradicate, bioplastic innovation - project, scaling up
Source: cnn.com/Africa https://www.cnn.com/world/africa/hyacinth-alien-plant-environment-plastic-spc
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Education - Entrepreneurship, Regenerative Agriculture - Issues; Library Resources/ Plants - Issues, Toxicity & Plastics
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(2/7/25) related research in Indonesia (article & free downloadable PDF, very technical - but good sample)
https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/AJSE/article/view/37801/pdf
Foods ranked - Largest Environmental Impact
Foods ranked - Largest Environmental Impact
Description: (article - interesting comparisons, great graphics) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: rankings in all food categories
Source: Visual Capitalist
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-foods-with-the-largest-environmental-impact/
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics
Foods ranked - Largest Environmental Impact
Description: (article - interesting comparisons, great graphics) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: rankings in all food categories
Source: Visual Capitalist
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-foods-with-the-largest-environmental-impact/
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics
The Food Print of Food Packaging
Description: (report) research, Instructors - high School & adaptable portions for any level
Contents: This report is written by FoodPrint and based on a March, 2019 report (updated 2025) entitled Safer Materials in Food Packaging, by Safer Made. Commissioned by Forsythia Foundation, the Safer Materials in Food Packaging report discusses: “the needs for innovation in food packaging and showcases innovative companies and potential solutions to the sector’s health and environmental challenges; intro, problems, overview; packaging - plastic, metal, fiber, chemicals; recycling, composting, path forward; consumers action toolkit.”
Source: foodprint.org https://foodprint.org/reports/the-foodprint-of-food-packaging/?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=boost&utm_campaign=plastic_cr
Crossposted: LibraryToolkit/ Communities & Systems - Food Systems, Courses; LIbrary Resources/ Plants - Issues
Description: (report) research, Instructors - high School & adaptable portions for any level
Contents: This report is written by FoodPrint and based on a March, 2019 report (updated 2025) entitled Safer Materials in Food Packaging, by Safer Made. Commissioned by Forsythia Foundation, the Safer Materials in Food Packaging report discusses: “the needs for innovation in food packaging and showcases innovative companies and potential solutions to the sector’s health and environmental challenges; intro, problems, overview; packaging - plastic, metal, fiber, chemicals; recycling, composting, path forward; consumers action toolkit.”
Source: foodprint.org
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Communities & Systems - Food Systems, Courses; LIbrary Resources/ Plants - Issues