For some, what happens to the contents of your household ‘food bin’ that many councils collect for recycling waste is perhaps even more mysterious than what happens to the plastic in our recycling ...

Pressures such as population growth, urbanization, and land degradation are straining the global agrifood system, the network connecting all steps of the food supply chain from growing crops in the ...

The company takes in, de-packages, and sorts grocers’ and food processors’ pre-consumer waste. They turn some of it into ...

Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. When we started working on this ...

Amazon and Mill Industries Inc. announced on Tuesday plans to deploy an in-store food waste recycling system at Whole Foods Market locations, a move aimed at reducing produce waste generated in ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — Food is the largest component of the metro region’s garbage: about 18% of our overall disposed waste —more than any other material by far. Businesses are responsible for more than ...

While preparing to celebrate holidays this season, think in advance about what you're wrapping, giving 4and throwing away to keep the amount of holiday trimmings out of the trash. Americans throw away ...

COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control encourages residents to be good stewards of the environment this holiday season by properly recycling and helping reduce ...

The Wisconsin DNR has tips to help families save money and reduce waste. While many items can be recycled, some can cause serious problems. The DNR also has tips to reduce food waste through the ...

Sign up for The Morning Report with all your must-read news for the day. People living and working in the city of San Diego are throwing less waste in the landfill ...

The City of New Bedford is urging residents to be more mindful about waste during the holidays, offering several tips to reduce landfill contributions. Jennifer Vieira, director of the Department of ...