#food-waste

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Modern Farmer
3 weeks ago
Food & drink

Opinion: Congress Should Standardize Food Labels in Farm Bill to Curb Food Waste - Modern Farmer

Changing food date labeling system can reduce food waste and financial loss. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Food & drink

783 million people face chronic hunger, yet the world wastes 19% of its food, U.N. says

About 19% of global food was wasted in 2022, amounting to 1.05 billion metric tons.
Most food waste comes from households, followed by food service and retailers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Food & drink

Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report

Over a billion meals are discarded daily, while 730 million people suffer from hunger globally.
Households contribute to 60% of annual food waste, with commercial food systems adding to the issue. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Food & drink

Tackling climate change and alleviating hunger: States recycle and donate food headed to landfills

New York is among the states targeting food waste by implementing programs to donate edible food and recycle food scraps.
Globally, about a third of food is wasted, with the United States having a higher percentage at 40%.
Food waste causes about 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Business

This is the most overlooked piece in companies' sustainability strategies

Food system's greenhouse gas emissions surpass transportation sectors combined. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

A.I. Is Spying on the Food We Throw Away

Artificial intelligence is being used to address food waste problems in industries like hotels and supermarkets.
A.I. tools like those developed by Winnow and Afresh help businesses track wasteful practices and make more sustainable decisions. [ more ]
99% Invisible
1 month ago
Design

The Monster Under the Sink - 99% Invisible

Garbage disposers revolutionized waste management in the mid-20th century.
The disposal of food waste through garbage disposers alleviated public health and sanitation concerns. [ more ]
Design Milk
3 months ago
Design

The Art of Compartmentalization in Three Unique Ways

Clay jug coolers like TONY® use evaporative cooling to keep food refrigerated without electricity.
The Vorkoster Lid changes color to indicate when refrigerated food is about to spoil, reducing food waste. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago
Design

This Biochemical Food Lid changes color to tell you when your refrigerated food is about to go bad - Yanko Design

The Vorkoster Lid is a pH-sensitive 3D-printed lid that can determine if your food is still good to eat.
It aims to reduce food waste by challenging the reliance on conventional expiration dates. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Dining

I Can Cook Myself Cauliflowers

Cooking for oneself can be a romantic and enjoyable experience.
Recipes designed for single servings can help reduce food waste. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Dining

When There's Pasta in the Soup, Everybody's Happy

Finding the right portion size is a balancing act between satisfying appetites and avoiding waste
The author believes appetite size is not necessarily determined by nationality [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Social justice

Food Insecurity in Prison Makes People Like Me Vulnerable to Labor Exploitation

Food waste was a significant issue in Georgia prisons, causing incarcerated individuals to try to smuggle food back to their cells.
The quality and quantity of food in Georgia prisons has deteriorated over the years, with small portions, poorly cooked meals, and unsanitary conditions. [ more ]
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