When it comes to food waste, spoiled groceries and overflowing buffet plates are just the beginning. The entire supply chain of food production is riddled with waste. But despite all this, world hunger numbers continue to rise. Learn more about why, and get tips on what you can do to make more sustainable dining decisions at home and while traveling.

“Eat local” is a common phrase—but why is it so important to know where your food comes from, and how can that knowledge impact your carbon footprint? In this episode, we answer these questions and hear from leaders in the food and beverage space who are experimenting with untraditional production and sourcing methods to drive change in their industries.

In this episode, we travel to the remote destination of Hawaii to see the effects of plastic debris firsthand and discuss the implications for other oceans and shorelines around the world. Learn more about what happens when plastic isn’t recycled, how it impacts our ecosystems, and what you can do to limit your use of it both at home and on vacation.

When’s the last time you thought about where your water comes from? Host Michele Steele travels to Hawaii and Peru to visit with experts who help us explore this question and encourage us to rethink our relationship with water. Understand the effects of shortages, learn why pollutants are such a large threat to our coral reefs and local communities, and get tips on what you can do to conserve water and help keep it safe.