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...
