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A Bulk of Food Waste Happens at Home. Here’s How to Cut Your Footprint.

Experts tips for reeling in unnecessary waste.

by Lena Beck· February 22, 2024
Consumption-Article

A Plastic Tsunami is Taking Over Farms. What Will Stop Plasticulture? 

Across North America, recycling companies, legislators and growers are seeking solutions to eliminate plastic waste from accumulating in farmers’ fields and in landfills. 

by Jennifer Cole· February 21, 2024
Food-Article

What It Takes to Feed the Community in the Polar Bear Capital of the World

A sub-arctic research center in Churchill, Manitoba tackles food insecurity with vertical growing and incinerator composting.

by Trina Moyles· January 17, 2024
Consumption-Article

‘Waste Wool’ is a Burden for Farmers. What if it Could be a Solution Instead?

Sheep farmers across the US and Canada often end up burning, burying or stockpiling wool. Entrepreneurs, researchers and community groups are working to flip the script by transforming discarded wool into a different kind of fertilizer.

by Lena Beck· November 6, 2023
Food-Republication

Got Leftovers? Community Fridges Can Fight Hunger and Food Waste

Neighbors, nonprofits and mutual aid groups are overseeing hundreds of fridges that bolster access to food in cities from Miami to Anchorage.

by Max Graham, Grist· October 31, 2023
Farm-On The Ground

Stopping Aquaculture Rope Pollution at the Source

When pieces of yellow rope kept washing ashore, industry and community got together to turn the tide.

by Lena Beck· October 24, 2023
Consumption-Series

Phonies, Fakes and Food Fraud

In this special series, we investigate the wide world of food fraud and fakery—and explore the technology poised to make supply chains more transparent.

by Modern Farmer· October 8, 2023
Food-Article

Who Can Afford Free Food? The Limits of Freeganism

Dumpster diving may sound like a way to save food and money. But for some, the risks are higher than for others.

by Samantha Maxwell· October 5, 2023
Hands holding textile made from kombucha SCOBY.
Consumption-Article

Does the Future of Textiles Include Fermented Fashion?

Researchers and entrepreneurs consider kombucha and fermented biopolymers as a sustainable source material for clothing, car interiors and more.

by Lena Beck· September 12, 2023
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