So far in this Zero Waste Home series, I’ve discussed grocery shopping and cooking. But I’m a city girl at heart who feelsย a strong draw to explore my bigger home: [ … ]
Tag: food waste
Running Your Car On Apple Peels? The Sodium-Ion Battery That Harnesses Food Waste
New research out of Germany shows that apple peels have the right chemical properties to power a sodium-ion battery.
Garden Recycling: Reusing Your Trash To Grow Food
For those in colder climes, Winter is the perfect time to start preparing for your next growing season. One thing you may want to start considering: how can you take [ … ]
Palm Oil From Food Waste? A Process That Could Create All Sorts Of Environmental Wins [Video]
Palm oil production takes quite a toll on tropical rainforests. A process that makes a similar substance from food waste could reduce this impact.
The Food Steward’s Pledge: EPA Challenges People Of Faith To Confront Food Waste
People of faith contribute to US food waste; now, the EPA offers a program tailored to helping them reduce this waste & address other environmental issues.
Can Congress Fix Food Waste In America? Rep. Chellie Pingree Thinks So…
Rep. Chellie PIngree’s proposed Food Recovery Act would address food waste in America in a comprehensive fashion.
The Waste Biz: Ugly Fruit Comes To Shark Tank
A startup focused on rescuing ugly produce finds an investor on Shark Tank. Plus, automated trash collection still needs some tweaking…
Our Food Waste Doesn’t Just Make A Mess; It Also Disturbs Wildlife Ecosystems
A review of recent science shows the impact of human food waste on a variety of wildlife ecosystems around the world.
Is Food Waste Largely A Communications Problem?
Maria Rose Belding created the MEANS database to create an easy means of communication that could help avoid food waste, and address hunger.
Three Entrepreneurs Who Are Cashing In On Ugly Produce And Other Food Waste
You probably wouldnโt guess there are big profits to be made in the food waste industry. But entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds are making a livelihood using food scraps to [ … ]
The Waste Biz: Are Waste Sorting Robots The Answer To Recycling Industry Woes?
Are waste sorting robots, which can sort materials more efficiently, an answer to recycling industry revenue woes?
The Waste Biz: Should We Incentivize Food Donations By Business?
Does providing financial incentives for food donations of excess stock reward the right behavior? A Canadian professor doesn’t think so.
The Waste Biz: Are Clear Trash Bags The Answer To Higher Recycling Rates?
Halifax, Nova Scotia has seen impressive increases in its recycling rates by requiring residents to put trash for pick-up in clear plastic bags.