The waste sector operates in some of the toughest conditions imaginable, but with informed design, modern material ...

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In addition to incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet and streamlining your grocery budget, another critical aspect of food shopping is proper storage and maximizing shelf life.

When it comes to consumer food waste, the numbers can be staggering, but consider this: More than one-third of “all available food goes uneaten through loss or waste” in the United States, according ...

Ever wondered what happens to the recyclables you carefully sort and place in your bin? For years, recycling has been a crucial part of our efforts to reduce waste and protect the environment. However ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Loved ones unite with two common goals during the holidays. The first is to spend time with one another, and the second is to eat. Get the latest news, weather, sports and ...

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It sounds incredible but estimates show that almost one billion meals go waste daily. A UNEP report reveals that 20% of this food is simply thrown away. And, approximately one-third of the food ...

Every experiment produces results—and byproducts. Plastics, solvents, and energy use add up quickly in research settings, but a growing number of laboratories are showing that waste doesn’t have to be ...