Food Waste

47 Organizations Fighting Food Loss and Waste

These 47 global organizations are taking serious measures to reduce food waste.

New Bill in Congress Dispels Consumer Confusion Surrounding Food Labels

The Food Date Labeling Act in Congress would provide a national-level standard for clear and comprehensible food quality and safety labels.

Perfectly Imperfect – The First Produce Distributor in the U.S. to Start Ugly Produce Delivery

Cleveland produce distributor Forrest City Weingart breaks the \’93standards\’94 with perfectly imperfect.

Looking for Food in All the Wrong Places

Farmers in Mozambique are finding creative ways to work together and overcome drought.

Dirt, Democracy, and Organic Farming: A Recipe to Feed the World

Friends of the Earth released a new report on how we can create a food system that feeds all people, now and into the future.

Harvard Law School Brings Food Recovery Entrepreneurs Together for National Conference

The Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic will host a conference this month on reducing food waste.

Singer-Songwriter Jack Johnson Is Teaching Kids About Food and Food Waste

Jack Johnson\’92s environmental education foundation is helping to change how food waste is managed in Hawaii by educating students.

Analysis Highlights Countries Leading the Fight Against Food Waste

A study, published in December 2015, compares household food waste generation trends and determinants across 44 countries of various income levels.

Feeding Two Birds with One Scone: Copia Re-Routes Food Waste and Alleviates Hunger

Copia, a San Francisco-based organization, uses a tech-savvy business model to address issues of hunger and food distribution.

The Kasiisi Project Harnesses the Power of Human Waste to Cook School Meals

The Kasiisi Project teaches children in rural western Uganda about the importance of caring for the environment with innovative solutions to conservation.

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Gives Americans a One-Month Opportunity to Reduce Hunger

During the month of May, the Stamp Out Hunger campaign gives Americans the opportunity to donate and re-route food to the needy.

Date Labeling Confusion Causes Food Waste, Consumer Uncertainty

A new short film from the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic examines expiration dates and food waste.

Ten Questions with Stephen Ritz, Founder of the Green Bronx Machine

Food Tank spoke with Stephen Ritz, the Founder of the Green Bronx Machine, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Ten Questions with Dana Gunders, Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council

Food Tank spoke with Dana Gunders, a Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Ten Questions with Spike Mendelsohn, Chairman of the D.C. Food Policy Council

Food Tank spoke with Spike Mendelsohn, Chef and Chairman of the D.C. Food Policy Council, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Ten Questions with Tim Carman, Food Writer for The Washington Post

Tim Carman, Food Writer for The Washington Post, will be speaking at Food Tank’s fourth annual Washington, D.C. Summit, “Cultivating the Next Generation of Young Food Leaders,” which will be held on February 28, 2018.

Ten Questions with Regina Northouse, Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network

Food Tank spoke with the Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network, Regina Northouse, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Ten Questions with Simran Sethi, Author of “Bread, Wine, Chocolate”

Food Tank spoke with Simran Sethi, the author of “Bread, Wine, Chocolate,” who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Rodrigo Castellanos on Addressing Food Waste and Soil Degradation

Urban farms are key allies not only in the fight against food deserts and hunger but also food waste and climate change.

Eric Ripert Discusses Sustainability, Food Waste, and Justice in the Food System

Celebrity chef Eric Ripert discusses his views on sustainability and greater food system issues.

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