To reduce food waste, the Netherlands is running a public awareness campaign to inform consumers what the dates on their food labels really mean.
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20 Organizations Diverting Food Waste to Provide Meals for People in Need
Groups across the globe are finding innovative ways to recover and redistribute surplus food.
Plastic-Free Cucumbers Reduce Plastic and Food Waste
Apeel’s plastic-free cucumbers are coming to Walmart to reduce plastic and food waste.
College Students Recycle Waste into Sustainable Fertilizer for Rural Farmers
Five college students won $5,000 at this year’s @WegePrize for their plan to recycle waste into sustainable fertilizer. The group projects that their organic fertilizer will cut costs for rural farmers by 35 percent.
After a Sharp Increase, the Rate of Food Waste May Be Slowing
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” Dani discusses the consequences of food waste as well as the people and organizations that are working to combat it.
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Highlights Need for Global Food System Reform
Celebrate International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste with FAO North America in their screening of “Wasted: The Story of Food Waste” and their panel discussion on global food loss and waste.
12 Organizations Creating Food Products From Upcycled Food Waste
With 1.3 billion tonnes of edible food being wasted globally, these 12 organizations are working to use food waste to create new food products.
Changing the Story of Food Loss and Waste
In a virtual celebration of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste organized by the FAO and UN Environment, Danielle Nierenberg will moderate a conversation about food loss and food waste. Viewers will also watch a screening of the documentary “Wasted: the story of food waste” featuring Anthony Bourdain, Dan Barber, Massimo Bottura and other food celebrities.
Dreaming Out Loud Receives ReFED Grant to Recover Food Waste in D.C.
Dreaming Out Loud receives ReFED grant to recover 500,000 pounds of food in Washington D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8
6 Easy Ways to Stop Plastic Waste Today
With 30 million tons of plastic thrown away annually in the U.S. alone, plastic waste can feel hopeless—but it’s easier than it seems to make an impactful change.
