There’s much ado about food waste these days. The Obama Administration set an aggressive food waste reduction goal by 2030, five states and a few cities have banned it from landfills, Congress held hearings on the matter, the Ad Council created a suite of “Save the Food” public service ads, and the National Science Foundation just donated US$1 million to tackle the issue.
Responsible Cooking is New Norm at Copenhagen’s “Amass”
Matthew Orlando shares his thoughts on Amass Restaurant’s attempt at zero food waste.
Weighing in on Campus Food Waste
Willamette University organized an event demonstrating campus food waste.
Awareness to Action: Representative Pingree’s Food Recovery Act
U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s introduction of the Food Recovery Act marked a culmination and a commencement in the fight against wasted food.
Researching the Remains: A Leftovers Q&A with Food Historian Helen Veit
Michigan State University history professor Helen Veit researched the history of leftovers and discovered results anyone with a fridge will want to know about.
Imperfect Implications
Minnesota study observes the effect that selling ugly produce has on the economy.
Scanning Away Food Waste? How RFID Tags Could Minimize Retail Food Waste by 20 Percent
The global packaging company Avery Dennison is working to bring radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to supermarket shelves.
The Hunt for Alphabet Veggies Brings Kids Closer to Produce
Have you ever seen an alphabet made out of fruits and vegetables? Me neither. With your help, that’s about to change.
Survey Says… Americans Care About Wasted Food
The first ever national consumer survey on wasted food in the United States was published June 10.
Maria Finn: Rethinking Our Relationship with Art, Food, and the Sea
Artist and author Maria Finn suggests innovative ways to eat locally and purchase justly in part two of Food Tank’s Q&A.
Maria Finn: Rethinking Our Relationship with Art, Food, and the Sea
Autodesk 2014 artist-in-residence Maria Finn discusses her art, her food, and the ocean’s role in both.
Will France Mainstream “le doggy-bag”?
The French take their food seriously—and now, this spring’s significant cultural and political shifts have confirmed they don’t look too kindly on wasting it.
Reclaimed Gourmet: 5 Takeaways from NYC’s WastED
Five takeaways on the phenomenon that was WastED (#WastEDny) from food waste expert Jonathan Bloom.
NYT Talks Trash—And That’s a Great Thing
The New York Times is talking trash—food trash. This week’s Food section features three compelling, informative pieces on food waste.
Five Questions with Jonathan Bloom, Author of American Wasteland
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit
GOBBLE Your Way to a Waste-free Turkey Day
It’s time we stop this Turkey Day tomfoolery– Jonathan Bloom gives a handy acronym to help you trim the waste from your Thanksgiving meal!
