Opinion: Congress Should Standardize Food Labels in Farm Bill to Curb Food Waste
Americans throw out 6.5 million tons of edible food each year. Changing the ‘best by’ labels would fix that.
Composting Makes Sense. Why Don’t More Cities Do It?
From small, backyard bins to municipality-run programs, compost is a great way to divert waste from landfills. So, why aren’t there more public programs available?
Does your city offer compost? Help us fill in our map of the US and Canada, and let us know what your municipality does with food waste.
He Wanted to Start Up a Composting Operation. Outdated Zoning Laws Stood in the Way.
“I was in my parents’ basement for about six months, just shopping around municipalities.”
Spotlight On the Modern Composters on Wheels
Soil Cycle picks up food waste on bikes and turns it into compost for its customers.
Digging In: Food’s Big, Plastic Problem
We’re swimming in plastic, and often eating it, too. So, what can we do about it?
What You Can Do About The Overwhelming Problem of Plastic Packaging
Both individual and collective action are key to stemming the tide of plastic waste.
Can Mushrooms Help Extinguish Toxic Waste?
Fungi offer a low-impact, full-circle solution to hazardous waste management.
Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?
As research and production of next-gen synthetic fibers takes off in search of alternatives to polyester, some natural fiber producers worry they’ll be left in the hamper.
