In an effort to combat food waste, some companies are upcycling ingredients, giving new life to cast-offs.
Fighting Food Waste, One Swipe at a Time
Apps such as Too Good to Go are helping consumers rescue meals that would otherwise be tossed.
Spotlight On the TikTokers Turning Trash Into Food Treasures
As dumpster-diving videos go viral on social media apps, a new generation is faced with how to confront the volume of waste in our food supply chain.
Spotlight On the Visionaries Running a Worm Farm In Prison
Sustainability programs in prisons can benefit the environment, society and incarcerated people alike.
Is Beet Juice the Future of Deicing City Streets?
Deicers made with a mixture of sugar beet molasses and salt are gaining traction.
How My Toddler Reminded Me of the Joys of Composting
It can sometimes be messy, but composting with kids helps introduce them to sustainable living—and makes it feel like less of a chore in the process.
The Quest to Turn Food Waste into Road Salt
From cheese brine to beet juice, these locally-sourced, environmentally-friendly de-icers are turning waste into safe driving.
A New Weapon in the Battle Against Public Urination: The Pee Planter
Composting toilets are great for the soil, but could they also help put an end to public urination?
How to Recycle Plastic Food Containers? Here Are Some Tips
Recycling plastic seems like a no-brainer, but unfortunately, the reality is far more complicated than most people realize.
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