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The Best Kind Of Produce To Buy To Reduce Food Waste - Tasting Table

Choosing ugly produce can significantly reduce food waste and positively impact the environment.

Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game

California's new law will eliminate misleading food labels to reduce waste and clarify food safety for consumers.

The true cost Christmas: environmental factors

Christmas celebrating comes with significant environmental downsides, notably waste from wrapping paper, plastic packaging, and food.
Mitigating Christmas's ecological impact involves mindful consumption and sustainable choices.

What Happens To Returned Costco Food, According To A Former Employee - Tasting Table

Costco's return policy mitigates food waste by allowing donations and provides customers with refunds, enhancing customer feedback and inventory management.

Force companies to report their food waste, say leading UK retailers

Mandatory reporting of food waste by companies can reduce overall waste and promote better practices.
Food waste has significant environmental and economic repercussions, necessitating immediate action.

Climate Ready: How to host a less wasteful Thanksgiving

Americans waste about 40% of food, including 200 million pounds of turkey during Thanksgiving, highlighting the need to reduce food waste.

The Best Kind Of Produce To Buy To Reduce Food Waste - Tasting Table

Choosing ugly produce can significantly reduce food waste and positively impact the environment.

Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game

California's new law will eliminate misleading food labels to reduce waste and clarify food safety for consumers.

The true cost Christmas: environmental factors

Christmas celebrating comes with significant environmental downsides, notably waste from wrapping paper, plastic packaging, and food.
Mitigating Christmas's ecological impact involves mindful consumption and sustainable choices.

What Happens To Returned Costco Food, According To A Former Employee - Tasting Table

Costco's return policy mitigates food waste by allowing donations and provides customers with refunds, enhancing customer feedback and inventory management.

Force companies to report their food waste, say leading UK retailers

Mandatory reporting of food waste by companies can reduce overall waste and promote better practices.
Food waste has significant environmental and economic repercussions, necessitating immediate action.

Climate Ready: How to host a less wasteful Thanksgiving

Americans waste about 40% of food, including 200 million pounds of turkey during Thanksgiving, highlighting the need to reduce food waste.
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#composting

Exclusive | NYC's first-ever 'garbage' restaurant week is here: Michelin chefs making special dishes - out of trash

New York City's restaurants are creatively minimizing food waste amid the city's upcoming composting mandate by participating in a unique restaurant week.

Reducing food waste is good for your budget and the planet

Food waste is a major environmental issue, costing families money and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only Massachusetts has done it

Cutting food waste at restaurants is challenging; only Massachusetts has successfully implemented a ban through strong regulations and extensive composting networks.

The Mill Food Recycler Is Worth the Hype

The Mill efficiently simplifies food waste management for home cooks, handling various scraps without unpleasant odors.

This Thrifty Cooking Trick Saves Me So Much Money on My Grocery Bill Every Winter

Making broth from food scraps minimizes waste and enhances flavor, while also saving money compared to store-bought options.

We Earthlings: Compost Your Food Waste

Improving composting practices is essential to reduce food waste and its environmental impact in the U.S.

Exclusive | NYC's first-ever 'garbage' restaurant week is here: Michelin chefs making special dishes - out of trash

New York City's restaurants are creatively minimizing food waste amid the city's upcoming composting mandate by participating in a unique restaurant week.

Reducing food waste is good for your budget and the planet

Food waste is a major environmental issue, costing families money and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only Massachusetts has done it

Cutting food waste at restaurants is challenging; only Massachusetts has successfully implemented a ban through strong regulations and extensive composting networks.

The Mill Food Recycler Is Worth the Hype

The Mill efficiently simplifies food waste management for home cooks, handling various scraps without unpleasant odors.

This Thrifty Cooking Trick Saves Me So Much Money on My Grocery Bill Every Winter

Making broth from food scraps minimizes waste and enhances flavor, while also saving money compared to store-bought options.

We Earthlings: Compost Your Food Waste

Improving composting practices is essential to reduce food waste and its environmental impact in the U.S.
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You be the judge: should my sister eat the meals I batch-cook and freeze for us?

Jing refuses to eat leftovers and avoids repeating meals, leading to food waste and tension in her household.
#leftovers

Americans waste $556 million in Thanksgiving food-these recipes ensure your leftovers get eaten

Creative ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers help minimize food waste and extend the joy of the feast.

Give Butter A Punch Of Umami With One Leftover Oil - Tasting Table

Repurposing leftovers, especially anchovy oil, enhances flavors and reduces food waste.

Rachel Roddy's recipe for pisarei, or leftover bread pasta | A kitchen in Rome

The article emphasizes the importance of using leftover bread creatively, especially in pasta dishes like gnocchi.

Stretch Out Your Burger Ingredients By Prepping Them As A Pie Instead - Tasting Table

Repurposing leftover ingredients into a cheeseburger quiche is a creative, delicious way to reduce food waste.

What To Do With Leftover Breadcrumbs And Egg Wash When You're Done Frying - Tasting Table

Leftover dredging ingredients can be transformed into delicious fritters, reducing food waste and stretching ingredients further.

Americans waste $556 million in Thanksgiving food-these recipes ensure your leftovers get eaten

Creative ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers help minimize food waste and extend the joy of the feast.

Give Butter A Punch Of Umami With One Leftover Oil - Tasting Table

Repurposing leftovers, especially anchovy oil, enhances flavors and reduces food waste.

Rachel Roddy's recipe for pisarei, or leftover bread pasta | A kitchen in Rome

The article emphasizes the importance of using leftover bread creatively, especially in pasta dishes like gnocchi.

Stretch Out Your Burger Ingredients By Prepping Them As A Pie Instead - Tasting Table

Repurposing leftover ingredients into a cheeseburger quiche is a creative, delicious way to reduce food waste.

What To Do With Leftover Breadcrumbs And Egg Wash When You're Done Frying - Tasting Table

Leftover dredging ingredients can be transformed into delicious fritters, reducing food waste and stretching ingredients further.
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#healthy-eating

Cordon Bleu chef to open community cookery school

The Grand Union Hub will promote healthy eating and food waste reduction through community programs led by students.

Faculty offer Planetary Health Diet advice

Adopting the Planetary Health Diet emphasizes plant-based foods while minimizing meat consumption and food waste.

Hot to turn over-ripe avocado into chocolate mousse recipe | Waste not

Eating simple whole foods can reset both body and mind.
The three-ingredient avocado chocolate mousse is a creative use for bruised avocados.
Raw food diets encourage exploration of new cooking techniques.

How To Tell When It's Time To Toss Out Your Salad Greens - Tasting Table

Check for slimy or soft greens to determine spoilage, and consider odor and color changes.
Slightly wilted greens can sometimes be salvaged by soaking in cold water.

The cordon bleu chef opening a community cafe to teach people how to cook

A community cafe and cookery school in Alperton will serve healthy food and provide cooking education, run by students as part of training.

A Flexible Fall Meal Plan for Non-Planners

Flexible meal plans reduce waste, decision fatigue, and provide quick meal solutions.
Using an anchor recipe can optimize meal prep and ingredient use.

Cordon Bleu chef to open community cookery school

The Grand Union Hub will promote healthy eating and food waste reduction through community programs led by students.

Faculty offer Planetary Health Diet advice

Adopting the Planetary Health Diet emphasizes plant-based foods while minimizing meat consumption and food waste.

Hot to turn over-ripe avocado into chocolate mousse recipe | Waste not

Eating simple whole foods can reset both body and mind.
The three-ingredient avocado chocolate mousse is a creative use for bruised avocados.
Raw food diets encourage exploration of new cooking techniques.

How To Tell When It's Time To Toss Out Your Salad Greens - Tasting Table

Check for slimy or soft greens to determine spoilage, and consider odor and color changes.
Slightly wilted greens can sometimes be salvaged by soaking in cold water.

The cordon bleu chef opening a community cafe to teach people how to cook

A community cafe and cookery school in Alperton will serve healthy food and provide cooking education, run by students as part of training.

A Flexible Fall Meal Plan for Non-Planners

Flexible meal plans reduce waste, decision fatigue, and provide quick meal solutions.
Using an anchor recipe can optimize meal prep and ingredient use.
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#cooking

Recipes for Cooking More and Wasting Less Food in 2025

The kitchen is a key area for New Year's resolutions.
Utilizing leftovers in cooking minimizes food waste.
Incorporating fresh herbs into meals enhances flavor while reducing waste.
Meal prep strategies can improve everyday cooking routines.

Soups, salads and cake? 17 delicious and surprising ways with celery, the neglected vegetable

Celery is versatile and essential in cooking, yet often goes unnoticed, leading to waste.

The Fastest Way To Render Beef Tallow Is Still Pretty Slow - Tasting Table

Beef tallow is a versatile cooking fat that enhances flavors and reduces food waste.
Making beef tallow at home is simple but requires time and attention.

Recipes for Cooking More and Wasting Less Food in 2025

The kitchen is a key area for New Year's resolutions.
Utilizing leftovers in cooking minimizes food waste.
Incorporating fresh herbs into meals enhances flavor while reducing waste.
Meal prep strategies can improve everyday cooking routines.

Soups, salads and cake? 17 delicious and surprising ways with celery, the neglected vegetable

Celery is versatile and essential in cooking, yet often goes unnoticed, leading to waste.

The Fastest Way To Render Beef Tallow Is Still Pretty Slow - Tasting Table

Beef tallow is a versatile cooking fat that enhances flavors and reduces food waste.
Making beef tallow at home is simple but requires time and attention.
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#food-redistribution

Labour backs 15m rescue fund to tackle food waste and feed those in need

The UK government is launching a £15m scheme to tackle food waste by redistributing surplus food from farms to those in need.

Charities to get 15m to save surplus farm food

The UK government is launching a £15m fund to support food redistribution charities in preventing food waste in England.

Labour backs 15m rescue fund to tackle food waste and feed those in need

The UK government is launching a £15m scheme to tackle food waste by redistributing surplus food from farms to those in need.

Charities to get 15m to save surplus farm food

The UK government is launching a £15m fund to support food redistribution charities in preventing food waste in England.
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You've been organising your freezer wrong, experts say

Organizing your freezer effectively can save space, reduce food waste, and help save money.
#sustainability

How 5 Chefs Created Zero-Waste Dishes

Restaurants can play a significant role in reducing food waste through innovative practices and awareness initiatives.

Creative ways communities are reducing food waste

Climate change impacts food production and waste, necessitating community-led solutions to mitigate its effects.

Climate Ready: How to host a less wasteful Thanksgiving

Americans waste 40% of food annually; planning meals can minimize Thanksgiving food waste and help those facing food insecurity.

How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants

Reducing food waste is crucial for restaurants to enhance profitability and meet sustainability demands.

This restaurant is reducing food waste with "trash pie"

Shuggie's Trash Pie and Natural Wine is addressing food waste and climate change through innovative upcycled ingredients.
The restaurant hopes to inspire consumers and other eateries to reduce food waste and promote sustainability.

How to rethink Thanksgiving and make new dishes with food scraps

Thanksgiving leads to massive food waste; sustainable cooking practices can mitigate this issue and help feed those in need.

How 5 Chefs Created Zero-Waste Dishes

Restaurants can play a significant role in reducing food waste through innovative practices and awareness initiatives.

Creative ways communities are reducing food waste

Climate change impacts food production and waste, necessitating community-led solutions to mitigate its effects.

Climate Ready: How to host a less wasteful Thanksgiving

Americans waste 40% of food annually; planning meals can minimize Thanksgiving food waste and help those facing food insecurity.

How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants

Reducing food waste is crucial for restaurants to enhance profitability and meet sustainability demands.

This restaurant is reducing food waste with "trash pie"

Shuggie's Trash Pie and Natural Wine is addressing food waste and climate change through innovative upcycled ingredients.
The restaurant hopes to inspire consumers and other eateries to reduce food waste and promote sustainability.

How to rethink Thanksgiving and make new dishes with food scraps

Thanksgiving leads to massive food waste; sustainable cooking practices can mitigate this issue and help feed those in need.
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#food-insecurity

How these simple electric trucks are helping Rwandan farmers boost their profits

Farmers in Rwanda face significant food loss, with 25% to 30% of products wasted globally and limited market access exacerbating food insecurity.

Plan Ahead To Reduce Food Waste

Food waste reduction is critical as 40% of food is wasted in the U.S. despite food insecurity affecting one in eight Americans.
Better planning, such as meal planning and fridge organization, can significantly reduce food waste in households.

The Rise of the Community Fridge - Modern Farmer

Community fridges help alleviate food waste and directly address food insecurity, which surged during the pandemic.

Inside Second Harvest's Fight Against Food Waste | The Walrus

Second Harvest aims for obsolescence by tackling food waste and food insecurity in Canada, employing a multifaceted approach to address systemic issues.

How these simple electric trucks are helping Rwandan farmers boost their profits

Farmers in Rwanda face significant food loss, with 25% to 30% of products wasted globally and limited market access exacerbating food insecurity.

Plan Ahead To Reduce Food Waste

Food waste reduction is critical as 40% of food is wasted in the U.S. despite food insecurity affecting one in eight Americans.
Better planning, such as meal planning and fridge organization, can significantly reduce food waste in households.

The Rise of the Community Fridge - Modern Farmer

Community fridges help alleviate food waste and directly address food insecurity, which surged during the pandemic.

Inside Second Harvest's Fight Against Food Waste | The Walrus

Second Harvest aims for obsolescence by tackling food waste and food insecurity in Canada, employing a multifaceted approach to address systemic issues.
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I spent a week buying every meal from an app that saves food from being wasted. Despite some letdowns, I was impressed.

The Too Good To Go app effectively helps users save money while tackling food waste, enabling a more responsible food purchasing experience.

Make The Most Of Your Costco Haul By Going With Friend - Tasting Table

Shopping at Costco with friends can help manage bulk purchases, avoid waste, and make the most of membership benefits.

Food date labels are broken. Like California, the US government is trying to fix them

The US government is working to clarify food date labels to combat food waste and consumer confusion.
#community-support

On the Ground With Atlanta Schools Reducing Food Waste - Modern Farmer

Helping Hands Ending Hunger addresses food waste in schools while aiding hungry families in Georgia.

Yorkshire chef rues so much waste' after thieves write off van and 2,500 pies inside

Stolen van containing 2,500 pies was found damaged, highlighting food waste and urging thieves to donate food to those in need.

On the Ground With Atlanta Schools Reducing Food Waste - Modern Farmer

Helping Hands Ending Hunger addresses food waste in schools while aiding hungry families in Georgia.

Yorkshire chef rues so much waste' after thieves write off van and 2,500 pies inside

Stolen van containing 2,500 pies was found damaged, highlighting food waste and urging thieves to donate food to those in need.
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#cooking-tips

Don't Hesitate To Use Sad-Looking, Bruised Tomatoes In Your Soup - Tasting Table

Bruised tomatoes are flavorful and versatile, great for enriching soups and other dishes.

How To Turn Leftover Guacamole Into A Creamy Salad Dressing - Tasting Table

Leftover guacamole can be creatively repurposed into a flavorful salad dressing, preventing waste and enhancing salads with its vibrant taste.

Make Pork-Fried Rice Even More Flavorful With One Convenient Swap - Tasting Table

Fried rice is an easy, budget-friendly dish that minimizes food waste and can be customized to fit various diets.

How to turn old bagged salad into a nutritious soup recipe | Waste not

Wilting salad leaves can be revived and creatively reused, especially in soups, preventing waste and enhancing flavors.

The Muffin Tin Hack You Need To Reinvent Bread Crust Scraps - Tasting Table

Repurposing bread crusts into garlic bread swirls minimizes waste and offers a tasty treat for children.

What Do I Do With All This Mint?

Embrace preserving herbs like mint to prevent food waste and enhance versatility in cooking.

Don't Hesitate To Use Sad-Looking, Bruised Tomatoes In Your Soup - Tasting Table

Bruised tomatoes are flavorful and versatile, great for enriching soups and other dishes.

How To Turn Leftover Guacamole Into A Creamy Salad Dressing - Tasting Table

Leftover guacamole can be creatively repurposed into a flavorful salad dressing, preventing waste and enhancing salads with its vibrant taste.

Make Pork-Fried Rice Even More Flavorful With One Convenient Swap - Tasting Table

Fried rice is an easy, budget-friendly dish that minimizes food waste and can be customized to fit various diets.

How to turn old bagged salad into a nutritious soup recipe | Waste not

Wilting salad leaves can be revived and creatively reused, especially in soups, preventing waste and enhancing flavors.

The Muffin Tin Hack You Need To Reinvent Bread Crust Scraps - Tasting Table

Repurposing bread crusts into garlic bread swirls minimizes waste and offers a tasty treat for children.

What Do I Do With All This Mint?

Embrace preserving herbs like mint to prevent food waste and enhance versatility in cooking.
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#climate-change

Introducing the 'Food Pod for Humanity' Podcast

Climate change threatens food systems, exacerbated by population growth and the need for nutritious food.
Food systems in NYC are complex and largely hidden from public view.
The Food Pod for Humanity podcast explores food waste and climate justice.

What if Everyone Did Something to Slow Climate Change?

Many Americans resist making sustainable choices due to ingrained habits and social influences.
Even those committed to sustainability can face barriers that lead them to revert to less eco-friendly options.

World Food Day: Time To Start Food Distribution Improvements

Global hunger persists affecting 783 million people, exacerbated by climate change; urgent actions like reducing food waste are necessary to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.

State bans on commercial food waste have been largely ineffective, study finds

State bans on food waste have had minimal impact, achieving only a 1.5% reduction in landfill waste instead of the anticipated goals.

The secret plot to make Americans fall in love with whole wheat to help the climate

The Breadlab aims to improve whole wheat consumption in America to reduce food waste and provide environmental benefits.

Introducing the 'Food Pod for Humanity' Podcast

Climate change threatens food systems, exacerbated by population growth and the need for nutritious food.
Food systems in NYC are complex and largely hidden from public view.
The Food Pod for Humanity podcast explores food waste and climate justice.

What if Everyone Did Something to Slow Climate Change?

Many Americans resist making sustainable choices due to ingrained habits and social influences.
Even those committed to sustainability can face barriers that lead them to revert to less eco-friendly options.

World Food Day: Time To Start Food Distribution Improvements

Global hunger persists affecting 783 million people, exacerbated by climate change; urgent actions like reducing food waste are necessary to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.

State bans on commercial food waste have been largely ineffective, study finds

State bans on food waste have had minimal impact, achieving only a 1.5% reduction in landfill waste instead of the anticipated goals.

The secret plot to make Americans fall in love with whole wheat to help the climate

The Breadlab aims to improve whole wheat consumption in America to reduce food waste and provide environmental benefits.
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#grocery-shopping

TikTok's Viral "Pantry Challenge" Will Get You Out Of A Cooking Rut

The TikTok Pantry Challenge encourages people to utilize existing food supplies instead of buying more, aiming to reduce waste and save money.

Why Grocery Store Rotisserie Chickens Are Cheaper Than Raw Chickens - Tasting Table

Rotisserie chickens are often sold at lower prices because they are near their sell-by date, helping stores minimize losses.

TikTok's Viral "Pantry Challenge" Will Get You Out Of A Cooking Rut

The TikTok Pantry Challenge encourages people to utilize existing food supplies instead of buying more, aiming to reduce waste and save money.

Why Grocery Store Rotisserie Chickens Are Cheaper Than Raw Chickens - Tasting Table

Rotisserie chickens are often sold at lower prices because they are near their sell-by date, helping stores minimize losses.
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Michelin-starred chef makes Christmas plea after thieves steal 2,500 pies

Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks urges thieves who stole 2,500 of his Christmas pies to return them to help those in need.

12 Creative Ways To Use Up Leftover Pancakes - Tasting Table

Pancakes are versatile and can be used in various dishes beyond breakfast, minimizing food waste with creative transformations.

Transform Holiday Leftovers into Vibrant, Flavorful Meals

Transform leftovers creatively to prevent food waste while enjoying turkey variations.

Food preservation unit concept should keep food fresh and lower energy consumption - Yanko Design

The Totem reduces energy consumption and food waste by integrating traditional cooling technology with modern design.

I Tried the "Stations" Method to Organize My Messy Fridge, and I'll Never Go Back

Using the 'Stations' method effectively organizes the fridge by categorizing items, facilitating easy access and reducing clutter.

I'm a private chef who loves shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 10 items I always buy when creating meals for my clients.

Trader Joe's provides unique and versatile ingredients for private chefs, promoting creativity while minimizing waste and costs.

How to turn old milk into homemade cheese recipe | Waste not

Crowdie cheese is a versatile Scottish cheese made from either sour or pasteurised milk, requiring an acidulant for curdling.
Using fresh, unhomogenised milk leads to the best crowdie texture and flavor.

The Secret That Makes Texas Roadhouse's Chili A High-Value Item - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse's Scratch-made Texas red chili is made from high-quality USDA Choice beef trimmings, offering an economical yet gourmet dining option.

I Use the "Wrong" Method to Organize My Fridge - And It's the Key to Slashing My Grocery Bill

Organizing a fridge to accommodate ADHD can improve food visibility and reduce waste.

Rookie entrepreneurs showcase BIG ideas | Cornell Chronicle

Developing an off-grid cold storage solution could significantly reduce food waste among Indian farmers.

Fordham students turn unused meals into community food donations Bronx Times

Fordham Food Walks effectively addresses food waste by donating unused student meals to local nonprofits, fostering community engagement and awareness of food insecurity.

I Used the Japanese Concept of "Mottainai" to Organize My Fridge, and Now It Looks Pristine

Being mindful about food waste can lead to better organization in your fridge and a more intentional shopping approach.

Media advocacy group wants federal laws to address online advertising's links to misinformation

Advocacy for changes in online harm legislation due to the impact of online advertising is gaining momentum in Canada.

The scandal of food waste and how we can stop it

Food waste is a moral issue varied by cultural perspectives, with traditional societies viewing it as a grave offense.
#california

No more 'sell by' stickers. Gavin Newsom signs bill standardizing food package labels

California's AB 660 standardizes food labeling to reduce consumer confusion and food waste.

California just banned these misleading food labels, a first in the nation

California is banning misleading food labels to reduce consumer confusion and food waste, establishing new standards for labeling through a law effective in July 2026.

No more 'sell by' stickers. Gavin Newsom signs bill standardizing food package labels

California's AB 660 standardizes food labeling to reduce consumer confusion and food waste.

California just banned these misleading food labels, a first in the nation

California is banning misleading food labels to reduce consumer confusion and food waste, establishing new standards for labeling through a law effective in July 2026.
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The 'secret code' you can use to tell how fresh your supermarket produce is

Consumers can save money and reduce food waste by understanding supermarket codes for fruit and vegetable freshness.

Why food waste bans have totally failed-except in Massachusetts

Massachusetts' food waste ban effectively reduced waste and methane emissions, unlike similar bans in other states.

The Simple Trick That Dunkin' Employees Use To Revive Stale Bagels - Tasting Table

You can revive stale bagels by microwaving them wrapped in a damp paper towel for 30 seconds.
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