How to properly freeze fresh produce
If you’ve ever wished you could have a taste of your summer garden in the dead of winter, bought a little too...
What to do with banana peels
Banana peels. They're so associated with comedy, you probably crack a smile just thinking about these famous casings....
This LA startup turns spoiled milk into biodegradable T-shirts
Did you know that 128 million tons of milk are wasted every year? LA-based startup Mi Terro is using biotechnology...
Vermont Food Scrap Ban requires residents, businesses to compost
Too lazy to carry your banana peel or avocado pit to your compost bin? You’re breaking the law, at least in Vermont....
Ottan Studio transforms green waste into home decor
Green design start-up Ottan Studio is committed to producing upcycled decor out of food and green waste. By...
8 tips to keep your summer fruits and vegetables fresher for longer
With its long days, plentiful sun and delicious fare, summer is without a doubt our favorite time of year. If you're...
How to make vegetable broth with scraps to reduce food waste
Food waste is a major dilemma in today's world, and throwing out even vegetable scraps contributes to the problem....
How to replace single-use and plastic items in the kitchen
Scientists are predicting that by the year 2050, the ocean may have more plastic than fish. While countries...
Tips for reducing food waste amid coronavirus
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are panic-buying groceries that may or may not be used before they...
Oliver Co. makes vegan leather wallets from apple waste and wood
A new London-based company has created a sustainable line of wallets and cardholders made from a combination of...
Students propose a biomimetic solution to reduce post-harvest food waste in Nigeria
As one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest producers of tomatoes, Nigeria grows up to 1.5 million tons of the fruit...
Supermarket happy hour reduces food waste
A Finnish supermarket chain is fighting food waste by offering steep discounts during a “happy hour.” Every...
Study shows meal kits are more sustainable than grocery shopping
Meal kit delivery companies eliminate the weekly rush to the grocery store, making meal preparation easier than...
Carnival Corporation is polluting oceans while on probation
The popular cruise liner Carnival was charged in 2016 for excess ocean pollution, yet the company is still breaking...
New York is curbing food waste and helping people in need with a new initiative
New York is making important strides toward reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The governor of New...
H&M releases sustainable fashion line made from fruit and algae
Many people remember Lady Gaga’s jaw dropping meat dress, so when you hear of a dress made out of fruit, your...
15 fresh ideas for leftover fruit that will reduce your food waste
With 40 percent of America’s food going to the trash each year, food waste has become a major factor in climate...
Reduce food waste with your new best friend — Meal Prep Mate
In a world filled with convenient fast-food wherever you go and a focus on instant gratification, it can be a serious...
8 of the best fruits and vegetables you can eat in their entirety
In the United States, approximately 40 percent of food is never eaten. Not only does this food waste damage your...
Potato peels offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials
Many of the typical building materials used in construction — like medium-density fiberboard (MDF) — contain...
Zero-waste packaging is coming to a freezer aisle near you
This past year, frozen food made a comeback thanks to healthier and tastier options hitting your grocer’s freezer,...
9 sustainable living tips to take from our grandparents
Our grandparents and great-grandparents lived in a simpler time, and we aren’t just talking about technology....
Indonesia unveils first zero-waste restaurant built with sustainably sourced materials
Eliminating food waste is an arduous task for restaurants around the world. But one new eatery in Bali, Ijen, has...
In China, a billion cockroaches are leading the fight against food waste
Warning: This story could make your skin crawl. As China’s cities continue to grow at a rapid pace, problems...
6 environmental topics to spark discussion at the Thanksgiving dinner table
Nothing sparks political discussion and debate more than a family dinner during the holidays. In this explosive...
10 ways to use up mushy, overripe bananas
Bananas linger on the counters of many kitchens throughout the world, because they are a perfect snack and a healthy...
6 tips to reduce your foodprint while dining out
When you eat at home, it is relatively easy to make choices that will lower your 'foodprint,' because you are in...
5 simple ways to reduce your food waste right now
Food waste is a huge problem worldwide, with one-third of all globally produced food ending up wasted. Americans...
Billions of pounds of pumpkin will go to the landfill after Halloween
Over the past few weeks, millions of people have bought nutritious, tasty treats that they won’t eat, and after...
Austin passes law banning restaurants from throwing out food waste
Restaurants in Austin, Texas have revamped operations this week by adopting sustainable measures for food waste....