The ecological costs and ethics of climate change
Imagine you go to a restaurant with your friends and order lots of dishes because it’s Sunday. […]
4 factors that spoil the oceans
The current situation of oceans is difficult because marine ecosystems are increasingly depleted of fish and the […]
One planet for all
What are governments doing about climate change? Why don’t policies go hand in hand with scientific evidence? […]
Do you know what Life Skills are?
Discover how Life Skills can improve people’s relationship with food in this talk by Gladys Herrera. Have […]
Citizen science to tackle global change
Citizen science in a context of change Doubtlessly, we live in times of change, and global environmental […]
What are plastic islands?
Plastic islands or, more frequently, garbage patches pose a serious threat to the environment and human health. […]
What do you know about food intolerance?
With dietician and nutritionist Lucía Redondo, we discover the most common food intolerances and what eating habits […]
Where do the prawns we eat come from?
Did you know that prawns travel thousands of kilometres and several continents before they reach your plate? […]
7 ideas to make your Christmas festivities more sustainable
Our planet does not rest at Christmas. Discover the keys to celebrating the festive season in a […]
Can we change the future through eating?
Have you ever heard of “Futures Literacy”? To what extent do the food choices you make every […]
9 key suggestions to reduce food waste
Appreciating the value of food, planning meals and avoiding compulsive shopping are some of our suggestions to […]
Planetary diet or how to eat taking care of the planet
On the occasion of the Sustainable Gastronomy Day on 18 June, we take a look at planetary […]
5 diets to become more sustainable
Do you know what a flexitarian diet is? What about a raw vegan one? Would you like […]
8 local fruits to sweeten up your summer
What do you find these days in the greengrocer’s shop? Do you think that all the fruits […]
Dictionary of sustainable and healthy eating
We have built a dictionary with dozens of relevant concepts on sustainable and healthy eating. And you […]
Bees: food and climate change
What is the role of bees in the food system and the preservation of global biodiversity?
13 must-read books about sustainable food
Would you like to learn more about some topics related to sustainable food? You don’t even know […]
10 delicious recipes with nuts
How many nuts do you eat each day? Did you know that eating a handful of nuts […]
The Prat artichoke is fashionable
Did you know that the 13th edition of the Gastronomic March in Baix Llobregat has already started? […]
10 innovative alternatives to single-use plastics
Can you imagine yourself in a dress made of orange peels? What do you think of the […]
10 local varieties of pulses in Catalonia
10 February is World Pulses Day, and we want to highlight 10 varieties grown in Catalonia, share […]
7 myths about fruit and vegetables
Are potatoes vegetables? What parts of the leek can be used? Is eating the whole fruit or […]
123 tips to fight against food waste
How to keep fruit in good condition, what to do with food that spoils, and what are […]
Is eating insects an alternative to red meat consumption?
Did you know insects offer many benefits when eaten by people or used to manufacture animal feeds? […]
From losing comfort to optimising it
How do you do your shopping? Do you go to a supermarket a couple of times a […]
Learning, for what kind of world?
Unlearning in order to learn. This saying has become popular in recent years due to the rethinking […]
Anthropocene: New challenges and some lessons from the Past
What is happening to us? It is well known that all the activities humans have been carrying […]
9 Types of edible algae
More and more people are incorporating macroalgae (seaweed) and microalgae, into their diets. Have you ever eaten […]
5 Alternative protein sources to meat
Discover new alternative protein sources to traditional meat that have a lesser environmental impact. The food system […]
The transition towards a fair and sustainable agri-food system from the standpoint of Agroecology and Food Sovereignty
The industrial and globalised agri-food system We can safely say that there is a hegemonic, highly industrialised […]
Agroecology and pastoralist farming
The agri-food system has undergone substantial transformations over the last hundred years. In the case of Spain, […]
6 winter fruits and vegetables
Do you know which fruits and vegetables are typical of winter? In this article, we share some […]
7 documentaries about food waste
Discover one of the biggest problems of the food system with this documentary film series. Did you […]
Planetary boundaries: what will happen in 2050?
What are Earth’s limits? We have heard for decades that the planet’s resources are finite, but when […]
Debunking myths about food expiry dates
One of the leading causes of food waste at home is not being aware of the difference […]
7 ideas for healthy breakfasts and snacks
Do you want ideas and tips to promote healthy and sustainable eating in your family’s everyday life? […]
24 alternatives to cold meat sandwiches
Do you know the health risks of processed meat in general and cold meat in particular? Do […]
From the garden to the plate: and you, which path do you choose?
From the moment food is harvested until it reaches your plate, it can pass through different places, […]
Women’s health and nutrition
“When you reach a certain age, you realise that menopause is not much talked about, but neither […]
Nutrigenetics
LET’S BEGIN! If there is one thing we have done since our conception and will continue to do […]
What did early Homo eat?
Have you ever wondered? How have we changed? Much or little? Here we will answer these questions. […]
Food additives
WHY ADDITIVES IN FOOD? Food additives are substances we do not eat alone but are used to […]
Soil health and environment. Agricultural soil regeneration experiences in Baix Llobregat
INTRODUCTION Soil is the interface between the biosphere, the lithosphere, the atmosphere and the hydrosphere. It thus forms […]
A problem of food and social justice: the plundering of fish on the Western African coast
FOOD JUSTICE In recent decades we have witnessed a dramatic change in food systems: we are experiencing a […]
Catering and food sustainability
Surely at some point, you have heard that we need to reduce plastics because they pollute a […]
Aitor Sánchez: “Your diet can change the planet”
It is a fact that the term Planetary Health goes hand in hand with what we consume, […]
Let’s talk about vermicompost
Vermicomposting is a technique consisting in raising earthworms to produce an organic fertiliser known as humus. In […]
Interviewing the Eixarcolant collective
It is well known that plants carry out many vital functions, such as holding the substrate or […]
Reinventing food waste: a conversation with Too Good To Go
The term food waste refers to the collection of food items discarded throughout the food chain, even […]
A conversation with Carlo Petrini: The Slow Food Experience
Last March, we offered the first content on slow food. Today, we are pleased to present Carlo Petrini, […]
Planetary health
What is planetary health? What is its relation with sustainable food systems?
“We children have a voice. We want social and environmental peace”
with Francisco Javier Vera Manzanares WHO IS FRANCISCO? Francisco is a Colombian boy who began environmental and social […]
Food waste
Have you ever thrown expired or spoiled food in the trash? Have you ever left food on […]
Geographical indications in agri-food products
They make you hungry, don’t they? The products shown not only look great but also have a […]
Challenges for a sustainable and healthy diet
SUMMARY Food is doubtlessly one of the main cross-cutting issues affecting many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The […]
The future of animal protein
Proteins are among the fundamental biomolecules that we need in our diet, as all our cells contain […]
Front-of-package nutrition labelling and food
If there’s one thing everyone does every day, it’s eating and, except for some fresh produce, most […]
Fishing and consumption: a responsible way
What do we know about fishing? Do you know where the fish you eat comes from? Fish […]
Ethnobotany in our towns
WILD EDIBLE PLANTS IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS Due to Coronavirus restrictions, people have rediscovered nature and returned to […]
Have you heard about Slow Food?
FAST SLOW FOOD Origins “There are still people who dismiss gastronomes like me as if we were […]
