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August 3, 2026

Why Food Waste?

Perhaps what has surprised me most, though, is that you don't have to care about climate change to reduce food waste....

July 3, 2026

The Most Expensive Ingredient in Your Kitchen

Unlike many operating costs, food waste is one of the few expenses a restaurant can reduce without sacrificing quality or the guest experience. In fact, the best food waste reduction strategies usually improve kitchen operations—and morale....

June 4, 2026

Local Government Report

Local governments are increasingly treating food waste reduction as core infrastructure and cost-saving work rather than a niche sustainability effort. Food is one of the heaviest materials in the residential waste stream....

May 8, 2026

Can We Mottainai?

Mottainai draws on tenets of Shinto, which recognizes a spirit in every object and being....

March 20, 2026

The Condiment Trap: How I Got Real About My Sauces and Dips

You can make almost any sauce with four building blocks....

March 4, 2026

Prevention First: Why We Can’t Compost Our Way Out of Food Waste

If we want real impact by 2030, we HAVE TO prevent waste from happening....

January 11, 2026

How Change Happens

It’s becoming harder to ignore the fact that food is expensive, that there are too many people facing food insecurity, and that our weather is way too extreme....

November 16, 2025

A World Without SNAP

There is more than enough food available to feed everyone. In fact, the U.S. produces twice the number of calories needed for our entire population....

October 24, 2025

Lead the Movement to End Food Waste: Become a Board Member

The board is specifically seeking those with experience in communications, marketing, branding, professional fundraising, policy advocacy, facilities management, and/or human resources. Individuals with a sustainability, food waste reduction, government or government relations background should also consider applying....

October 13, 2025

State of the Problem

Michigan published the MI Healthy Climate Plan in 2022, setting a goal to cut food waste in half by 2030. Now that we’re at the halfway point, it’s time to take stock of what’s been accomplished and what’s still ahead....

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