View this email in your browser What Is Food Insecurity? October 13, 2021 America has a hunger problem. As the nation producing the most food exports in the world, 38 million people face hunger in the United States every year, including 12 million American children. Food insecurity is an often overlooked (and criticized) issue but during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many lost jobs, record numbers of people turned to their local food pantry for support. Stories of long lines and people stunned by their sudden change in stability were hard to avoid in the media. Food insecurity is a complicated issue and there is no one solution to address access. The United States is a geographically huge country with a myriad of demographics. To better understand the issue, Sustainable America is diving into what food insecurity is and a handful of innovative programs looking to address it. READ MORE 6 Ways To Live More Sustainably October 6, 2021 Our existence weighs on the planet: cars produce carbon dioxide, consumer plastics end up in our oceans, and potent methane from cows is a contributor to global warming. Information can be overwhelming but there are everyday actions we can take to lessen our impact on the planet. While big ideas, like investing in solar panels or buying an electric vehicle, can be expensive, here are six ways to lessen your impact on the environment. The best part is that living more consciously will often help you save money in places you were likely overlooking and even improve your health. READ MORE Copyright © 2021 Sustainable America, All rights reserved.  You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website.  Our mailing address is:  Sustainable America 530 S 11th St Suite 200 Milwaukee, WI  53204 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.