Essays
On the neurological network of nature
Fungi are more closely related to animals than any other kingdom. As research continues to reveal, we have much to learn from our evolutionary relatives.
May 26, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
Sustainable living is an iterative process
As the urgency for climate action increases, many individuals are feeling the pressure to change their behaviors quickly.
May 11, 2023 | by Moji Igun
Guests on this land – a modern take on Tu Bishvat
New traditions and modern interpretations of the Jewish birthday of trees. Tu Bishvat isn’t the only Jewish holiday that requires importing ritual items from far away…
February 2, 2023 | by Thursday Bram
A beginner’s journey into gardening
An echo of the past, victory gardens have sprung up all over to feed families and to serve as a fun pastime. But you don’t need to have a “green thumb” to get started. You just need to be open to trying.
June 10, 2021 | by Moji Igun
We all deserve healthy and affordable food
It wasn’t until I started growing some of my own food that I realized how many resources go into everything we eat. These shifts in perspective started me on the journey of connecting the dots between the choices I make surrounding my food and their greater impacts on the planet.
January 14, 2021 | by Moji Igun
What we ate in 2020
We asked the Closed Loop community what nourishing themselves looked like this year and while we all experienced 2020 differently, we shared some comestible commonalities.
December 30, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Shower your friends + family with handmade love
Leaning into the DIY this holiday season. If you’re interested in handmade delight, we have a few ideas that will make your loved ones swoon.
December 18, 2020 | by Kaitlyn Chock
I will probably spend Thanksgiving alone this year, but I *think* I’m fine with it
We’re in a tough spot because gathering is a very important thing for people to do; we’re social creatures and we need to socialize. As for me, this year, I’m going to try to opt out of the holiday as much as possible.
November 19, 2020 | by Kaitlyn Chock
A brief history of growing food while Black
The intergenerational wisdom shared in digital communities make it abundantly clear that Black people growing food is not some new trend. We’ve been out here all along.
November 12, 2020 | by Moji Igun
Why we should all be Closed Loop Cooking
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices to make if you are working to minimize your environmental footprint: What types of cleaning products should I buy? What companies should I support? Luckily, the most powerful choice we have is one we make three times a day: what we eat.
March 15, 2020 | by Maia Welbel