The world is facing a growing waste challenge linked to unsustainable production and consumption, with humanity generating up to 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste each year. This year’s ...

Cities, hotels and retailers are testing practical ways to cut food waste, reduce methane emissions and build more ...

An analysis of surplus food generated in 2024 looked across the supply chain, from production to consumers. The residential ...

The UN shed some much-needed light on the food waste crisis during the International Day of Zero Waste on March 30.

Nearly 70% of restaurant food waste comes from what customers leave on their plates. Better portions equals higher profits.

Tracking food waste can save you hundreds — maybe even thousands — of dollars a year. Here are some expert tips for how to eat what you buy and buy only what you will eat. Three-quarters of a red ...

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New research has compared whether food waste is reduced more by consumers who are driven by sustainability or those driven by nutrition and health. With somewhat unexpected findings, the study ...

Separate food waste collections are being rolled out across Sussex this year in an effort to boost recycling. Research carried out by the BBC shows five out of 13 authorities will not have food waste ...

Residents in Anderson and Shasta Lake will begin curbside food waste recycling in early 2026 to comply with state law. Food scraps should be placed directly into green bins, as plastic or compostable ...

Around 40 to 50 times more energy goes into producing, transporting and selling food than can be recovered from recycling it.

A Glasgow school managed to cut down food waste by nearly 12kg after taking part in a 'Waste Warriors' initiative. Pupils at Blackfriars Primary in the city's southside took part in a Glasgow City ...