Food Waste

USDA, FDA Seek Information on Importance of Standardized Food Date Labeling

A new toolkit is helping eaters voice their support for standardized food date labels.

Over US$489 Million Worth of Food Assistance Stalled Due to USAID Freeze

Nearly 500 million dollars of food is stuck in transit due to the U.S. foreign aid freeze.

The Food Planet Prize Supports Diverse Initiatives Contributing to a Sustainable Food System

Transforming the food system is the most effective way to safeguard the Earth. The Food Planet Prize supports initiatives that help achieve this.

ReFED Reveals Methane Hotspots and Food Waste Solutions

A reduction in methane emissions offers an emergency brake to keep the climate crisis from accelerating. A recent report shows how this can be achieved.

Can Grape Pomace Replace Antibiotics in Poultry Farming?

Phytoflock is pioneering a feed additive derived from grape pomace that promotes immune health while reducing food waste.

Zero Waste Strategies Tackles Liability Fears in Food Donation

By educating businesses about food donation protections, Zero Waste Strategies aims to alleviate fears of legal liability and promote community support.

Effective Waste Management: Lessons from Massachusetts

What can other states learn from Massachusetts? The key to their waste ban success is clearer than you think.

West Coast Grocery Stores Seeing Drop in Unsold Food

A recent report shows a 25 percent drop in unsold food in West Coast grocery stores, indicating progress on tackling food waste.

New Food Waste Legislative Tracker Launched for U.S. Bills

The Food Waste Legislative Tracker enables users to easily track and engage with food waste legislation across the United States.

California Bans ‘Sell By’ Dates to Simplify Labels and Cut Food Waste

Find out how California’s ban on “sell by” dates could reshape food labeling and help reduce food waste.

Community Food Security And Health Equity Are The Backbones Of Climate Progress

A resilient food system must center farmers and support communities in producing their own food, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

Climate Action Is A Unified Solution To Strengthen Soils, Cut Food Waste, And Nourish The Future

Ecosystem well-being is deeply tied to our own well-being as people and communities, panelists said during a Climate Week Summit.

Cookbooks Helping Us Cut Food Waste—And Save The Planet—Starting With Our Next Meal

In the U.S. “almost half of all food waste is generated in our homes,” according to data from ReFED.

To Change Our Food Systems ‘We Need The Political Will.’

This country making important progress in some policy areas, while other aspects of the food system remain tricky to transform. That’s why we all have to roll up our sleeves and get to work, bringing a better food system to life.

Table2Farms: Innovating Composting to Combat Climate Change

Table2Farms is leveraging technology and community partnerships to scale up composting efforts and fight the climate crisis.

Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy to Cut Food Waste and Boost Recycling, with Agency Collaboration

The Biden-Harris Administration, with the support of government agencies, released a strategy to halve food waste by 2030, boost recycling, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

12 Companies Creating Upcycled Food from Waste Products

Discover how companies are upcycling food waste into delicious solutions, reducing environmental impact and promoting a healthier world.

20 Organizations Cultivating the Food Movement in Atlanta

These organizations are supporting local food producers and regional economies, offering educational resources and agricultural training, and working to ensure that their neighbors don’t go hungry.

Where Are You Reading This? That’s Where Food System Transformation Is Happening

Every step forward is a win: a win for producers, a win for eaters, a win for the planet. 

Preserving Community Compost in New York City

Community composting sites aren’t just places to recycle food scraps, their leaders say. They are also a classroom where city residents can become part of a movement.

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