The world has a food waste problem. Not only is food waste inedible, but it causes greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. One way to combat methane emissions from food waste is through composting. In fact, composting could reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills and incinerators in the US by 30%, according to…
A digestible explanation of food miles.
Sustainability has become a major focus in the food industry over the last few years. Big companies like Unilever, Nestle, and ConAgra have set goals to lower their water use and carbon emissions by 2025. Their goals are based on Sustainable Development Goals devised by the United Nations. However, many of these efforts have faced…
01.26.2021 By: Kelly D’Amico There are countless idioms in American culture which convey the importance of preventing food waste. These include: “Don’t waste food, there are starving people in Africa,” “Take what you eat, but eat what you take,” and a personal favorite, “don’t let your eyes be bigger than your stomach.” These phrases have…
