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Consumption-On The Ground

On the Ground With Apps Preventing Food Waste

A more productive scroll? Food waste apps aim to deliver food where it’s needed, and divert waste from landfills with ease

by Jennifer Cole· August 5, 2024
Farm-MTMF

Meet the Mycologist Stopping Ocean Plastics, One Mushroom Buoy at a Time

A surprisingly buoyant material, mycelium can help aquafarmers and fishermen end their dependency on plastic gear.

by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen· July 30, 2024
Food-Article

This Community Fridge is the Only One Left in Atlanta—and the Need is Growing

Just four years ago, a half dozen free fridges dotted the Georgia capital. Now, there’s just one, and it’s determined to hold on.

by Sarah Gleim· July 24, 2024
Food-On The Ground

On the Ground With the Volunteers Running Community Fridges

Community fridges are each unique, dependent on the people who run them and the people they serve. Here are how just a few groups around the US run their fridges.

by Kathleen Wilcox· July 22, 2024
Food-Photo

A Day in the Life of a Community Fridge

Modern Farmer spent the day with community fridge volunteers as they restocked a popular community hub.

by Modern Farmer· July 19, 2024
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Community Fridges 101

How to find a fridge, how to start a fridge and what they actually need. Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to community fridges.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· July 18, 2024
Food-Article

From Community, For Community: The Rise of the Free Fridge

Community fridges have been around for more than a decade, but they rose in popularity over the COVID pandemic. Why has this form of mutual aid become so popular?

by Emily Baron Cadloff· July 18, 2024
Food-Op-ed

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.

by Pete Pearson· April 22, 2024
Consumption-Article

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?

by Emily Baron Cadloff· March 18, 2024
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