food waste

Composters are advocating for keeping food waste within communities as a valuable resource, similar to water. They highlight examples like repurposing coffee grounds into guinea pig bedding to demonstrate local resource reuse.

A new tool has been developed to help cities quantify greenhouse gas emissions specifically from food waste. The tool aims to assist urban areas in measuring and addressing emissions related to discarded food.

The article explains the differences between 'use by,' 'sell by,' and 'best by' food labels and discusses California's new law to simplify these labels to reduce food waste.

California has banned 'sell by' labels on food packaging to reduce food waste and emissions, replacing them with standardized 'Best if Used By' and 'Use By' labels. The law, effective since 2024, aims to address consumer confusion caused by inconsistent date labels, which often lead to premature disposal of safe food. Similar legislation is being considered in states like New York, Illinois, and Maryland.

A new California law bans 'sell by' food labels, requiring manufacturers to use 'Best if Used By' and 'Use By' labels instead. The change aims to reduce food waste by clarifying peak quality and safety indicators.

California has banned 'sell by' labels on food packaging, which experts say guide retailers on shelf display duration but do not indicate food safety. The move aims to reduce food waste by clarifying that such labels are not safety indicators.

California has banned 'sell by' labels on food packaging, as experts clarify these labels guide retailers on shelf display duration but do not indicate food safety. The policy aims to reduce food waste by addressing misconceptions about product expiration.

California has banned 'sell by' food labels to reduce confusion and food waste. The new policy aims to simplify food labeling for consumers.

California has banned 'sell by' food labels to reduce confusion and food waste, replacing them with standardized 'Best if Used By' and 'Use By' labels. The law aims to clarify product quality and safety dates, with similar legislation proposed in other states like New York.

California has banned 'sell by' food labels to reduce food waste and confusion. The policy aims to make food labeling less confusing for consumers.

An NGO in Jerusalem is salvaging up to 10 tons of surplus produce weekly and launching Israel’s first Urban Food Policy Forum to coordinate efforts in feeding hungry locals and reducing food waste.

A family of four wastes nearly $3,000 in food annually, according to a 2025 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report. This doubles the previous federal estimate of $1,500, which was based on 2010 grocery prices.

Save A Bite, a new app on Oʻahu, connects local restaurants with the community to reduce food waste and make meals more affordable.

Scientists are rethinking food packaging dates to reduce food waste, economic losses, and environmental impacts from discarded food.

Fermentation is being used to repurpose byproducts of food processing into valuable and tasty products, reducing waste. The method transforms discarded food materials into useful items through an ancient technique.

Panera Bread's new Salad Stuffers menu item, marketed as a 'bread bowl for your salad,' has faced backlash from employees and customers over food waste and questionable value. Employees claim significant portions of bread and salad are discarded, while critics argue the item resembles a standard sandwich and question its innovation and pricing.

Alasdair Keane visits an underground insect farm that converts food waste into animal feed, highlighting innovative waste management and sustainable agriculture practices.

Alasdair Keane explores an underground insect farm that converts food waste into animal feed, highlighting innovative waste reduction and sustainable agriculture practices.