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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 ...

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.

Adopting a zero waste lifestyle is about making mindful choices to reduce waste and live sustainably. From cutting plastic ...

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 ...

Putting extra holiday cookies and leftovers in the freezer will not only extend their shelf life—it could also put a dent in the U.S. household tendency to throw away edible food, a new study suggests ...

Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular way for people to reduce waste — a small, tangible action in response to larger environmental problems. But whether refilling ...

More than half your waste can be recycled, according to Miami University's waste hauling provider Rumpke Waste & Recycling. Rumpke services Miami’s Oxford and Regionals campuses, the city of Oxford, ...

You've probably seen it before—leftover food that could have been used, just being thrown away at a restaurant. It happens more often than you think. Every year, restaurants generate millions of tons ...