How Mindful Eating Helps the Environment
July 23rd, 2018 | by TerraCycle
Mindful eating is good for our body and spirit, but it's also good for the environment. Learn why from our partners at TerraCycle.
Browsing the "food waste" Tag
‘Tis the Season to Talk about Food Waste
December 1st, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Food waste is a huge global issues with local and global consequences. Learn why food waste is such a big problem, and what you can do to combat it at home this holiday season.
How To Reduce Food Waste (and Save Money)
August 17th, 2017 | by TerraCycle
With supermarkets and grocery stores packed with cheap food brands and prepackaged goods, it’s no wonder we overconsume and overdispose. [&hellip
$162 Billion Dollars of Food Loss a Year, says USDA
January 16th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Between 30 to 40% of food goes uneaten in the United States, and it adds up quickly. This stunning report from NEEF explains all you need to know about food loss and food waste in the US.
Celebrate America Recycles Day, November 15
November 14th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
This America Recycles Day, learn more stats and why recycling is still important from the team at the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation (NEEF)
Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping with Lauren Singer
August 22nd, 2016 | by Danielle Garland
Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping is the next step in shopping evolution for conscious consumers. Learn tips and tricks for shopping without waste!
How to Reduce Thanksgiving Food Waste
November 17th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
In a time of abundance, we need to be extra cautious of our Thanksgiving food waste for the impact on our budget, our landfills and our climate.
How Much Does Your Food Waste Cost You?
October 21st, 2014 | by Sponsored Content
It seems like every month we’re adding more and more special holidays to our already busy calendars, for example, did [&hellip
Scary Food Waste Statistics: An Infographic
October 7th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Did you know that across the world people waste almost HALF of their food? This means that HALF the food grown [&hellip
How to Create a Compost Pile: Semi-Static Compost Method
September 11th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
The stink of rotten food in the trash is something many people wish they could go without, and dealing with [&hellip
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