The Nutmeg Revolution: Uncovering its Environmental and Medicinal Magic
News Nutmeg is a humble spice that’s been a staple in kitchens for centuries and is secretly a powerhouse of environmental and medicinal benefits. From the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, nutmeg has been a prized spice for its...
Happy New Year: Small Actions for a Greener Earth
News Happy New Year from Team Project Jatropha! As the new year begins, let’s all remember that we’ve all got a role to play in protecting our planet. The good news is, it’s easier than you think! By incorporating some simple habits into your daily life,...
A First in the Nation: San Francisco’s New Battery Recycling Drop-Off Bins
News “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein, Physicist San Francisco has become the first city in the United States to offer public drop-off bins specifically designed for recycling products with embedded...
Global Warming, Recycling, and Homelessness: A Connected Crisis
News Pollution is nothing but the resources we are not harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we’ve been ignorant of their value.” – R. Buckminster Fuller As the year comes to an end, it is a good time to reflect on the challenges our planet faces and the...