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Map: Who Composts?

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.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· March 18, 2024
Food-Q+A

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 Outdated Zoning Laws Stood in the Way.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.”

by Emily Baron Cadloff· March 18, 2024
The side of a building.
Consumption-Spotlight On

Spotlight On the Modern Composters on Wheels

Soil Cycle picks up food waste on bikes and turns it into compost for its customers.

by Lena Beck· March 15, 2024
Consumption-Explainer

Digging In: Food’s Big, Plastic Problem

We’re swimming in plastic, and often eating it, too. So, what can we do about it?

by Rose Garrett· March 6, 2024
Consumption-Resources

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. 

by Rose Garrett· March 6, 2024
Consumption-Article

Can Mushrooms Help Extinguish Toxic Waste?

Fungi offer a low-impact, full-circle solution to hazardous waste management.

by Naoki Nitta· March 4, 2024
Consumption-Article

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. 

by Sheila Pell· March 1, 2024
Consumption-Article

This is the Year to Eat More Upcycled Foods

As consumer interest in climate-friendly consumption grows, “upcycled” products—made from food that otherwise wouldn’t be utilized—are gaining steam, with an official certification and more.

by Elena Valeriote· February 29, 2024
Person disposing of uneaten food.
Consumption-Explainer

The Staggering Scale of Food Waste, Explained

The US wastes a third of its food. Here’s where it happens and how.

by Lena Beck· February 22, 2024
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