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.

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.

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.

Pioneering the Future of Food: Student Innovators Lead the Way in National STEM Challenge

Students recognized through the National STEM Challenge will present their work in Washington D.C. to celebrate innovations in food security, agriculture technology, and more.

Food Recovery Network Teams Up with Local Students to Recover Surplus Food During Super Bowl LVIII

During last year’s Super Bowl, Food Recovery Network diverted enough food to produce more than 2,400 meals for those in need.

These 20 Books Are Your Guide to the Past, Present, and Future of Food and Ag

These books are starting points to explore new topics and go down new pathways as you deepen your understanding of food and agriculture.

Cellular Agriculture May Bring Hope in Reducing Food Waste and Environmental Impact

While cultivated meat may hold promise for producing more humane and socially sustainable protein, it may also help solve some of the negative environmental impacts of industrial livestock production.

Empowering Municipalities for Climate-Resilient Food Security in Canada

After winning the Smart Cities Challenge, the County of Wellington implemented two pilot programs to reinforce climate-resilient food security.

Careit: Turning Food Surplus into Community Solutions

Careit wants to transform food donation by connecting surplus food to nonprofits, expanding programs, and promoting sustainability.

Op-Ed | Look to Local Food Policies for Climate Hope

Pioneering local governments are transforming food systems in their communities, showing the world that change is possible.

Matriark Foods Wants to Make Upcycled Products the Norm, Not the Exception

Upcycled foods offer companies a business opportunity as well as a chance to make their supply chains more climate friendly.

Hilton Reduces Food Waste by 61 Percent During Green Ramadan Campaign

In 2024, Hilton plans to roll out the Green Ramadan initiative across all its relevant Europe, Middle East, and Africa hotels.

Farm-to-Table Delivery: How Farmers Post is Shaping the Future of Agriculture

A new food waste reduction program is made possible thanks to unlikely partner: the U.S. Postal Service.

Food Rescue Bin Pilot from Seattle Public Utilities Reduces Food Waste

Public-private partnerships are offering promising opportunities to reduce food waste and redirect it to those in need.

Stakeholders ‘Think Bigger’ About Solutions to Food Waste

Food waste experts argue that greater investment is needed to scale solutions and drive progress toward ending food loss and waste.

New Food Waste Data Is Out. What Do the Numbers Mean for Our Food System?

In 2021, the U.S. produced 91 million tons of surplus food. That’s roughly 38 percent of the country’s total food supply.

Food Recovery from Super Bowl Tailgating Offers a Model to Address Hunger

Surplus food from a celebrity tailgate party will be donated to a local nonprofit. What if this happened at all major events?

This Is Your Sign to Take Action in the Food System this Year!

It’s never too late to get involved in the food movement. Now is the perfect moment to pick an organization whose mission inspires you and help build systems that are better for people and planet.

Food Tank Membership

You have Successfully Subscribed!