How Plastic is Affecting Your Child's Health & What You Can Do About It
Posted by Manasa Mantravadi onReducing Childhood Food Insecurity in the United States
Posted by Team Ahimsa onBy Matthew Feltrop : What is (and particularly what isn’t) on children’s plates in the United States is prime evidence of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Right before the current health crisis hit, childhood food insecurity affected a staggering 15 million children. Without the consistency of school meals, as well as many households losing income, that number has grown to about 18 million. Widespread childhood nutrition programs have proven essential to increasing both food security and health outcomes for children.
Fresh Start 2021: 5 Healthy Earth-Friendly Ways to Declutter
Posted by Manasa Mantravadi onGrowing up in an Indian household meant we did things a certain way. We used stainless steel at the table and our serving sizes were on the smaller side, requiring you to refill only when needed. Glass Folgers coffee jars were reused to store spices. Oh and remember those little...
The Waste Capacity Crisis and the Power of Stainless Steel: Do you know where your trash goes?
Posted by Team Ahimsa onAhimsa was founded simply to DO better and BE better for our kids and our planet. With the health and safety of children in mind, Dr. Mantravadi designed products that were made of safer materials and encouraged healthy eating habits. Her family’s mission to be kind to Mother Earth...
Earth Day and COVID-19: The alarming connection
Posted by Team Ahimsa onWednesday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. It will likely be one of the cleanest days in recent history – even if it was an unintended effect. In fact, the pandemic is even being referred to as “the largest scale experiment ever” when it comes to pollution.
At Ahimsa our entire mission revolves around health and sustainability. Right now is our chance to double down on that mission and we need your help.