Orlando, FL — October 14, 2025In a powerful example of community climate action, IDEAS For Us, in partnership with TD Bank and the Arbor Day Foundation, led a major tree
The history of agriculture has seen the rise and fall of numerous practices, each with its own set of pros and cons. However, the current state of the environment demands
As children spend more and more time indoors, away from nature and the outdoors, school gardens are becoming an increasingly important tool for education. Gardening not only teaches children about
How does it help farmers? Burning organic material, like wood or plant waste, in a low-oxygen atmosphere produces biochar, a type of charcoal. It is a type of soil amendment
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 5, 2022) – IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) began in 2008 as a group of innovative UCF students who wanted to advance sustainability on university campuses and communities
As with many other aspects of government policy, overfishing and other fishing-related environmental issues are a real problem. However, government intervention may not be the most effective solution.
When talking about mushrooms, the main thought that comes to mind is the safety of consumption of these fungi. There are many types of mushrooms. However, only a few are
According to the Scientific American, invasive species are “any species introduced by human intervention that has caused economic or ecological damage by growing superabundant in a nonnative habitat2.” As invasive
10 Edible Invasive in Florida 10 Edible invasive in Florida. Invasive plants are one of the main reasons biodiversity in Florida is on a steady decline. These invasive species are
Effects of Food Dye on the Environment Effects of Food Dye on the Environment. Food dyes are used in many foods that we consume such as fruit, meat, fish, cheese,
