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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...

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...

Back in Session, Still in Endless Summer: Reducing Food Waste at School

Make Food Not Waste is based in Detroit, but our community stretches far beyond Michigan. This month’s blog comes from Stephanie, a board member who grew up in Michigan and now lives...

MI 2030 Food Waste Coalition

With more than 120 members, MI 2030 Food Waste Coalition is uniting organizations across prevention, recovery, and composting to cut food waste in half by 2030....

A love letter to leftovers, Mexican style

Here’s the real magic: Mexican food is incredibly resourceful. It’s low-key genius at using everything up....

Michigan’s Dumbest Environmental Problem

If we know that landfilling food is one of the leading contributors to extreme weather, and if we know that decomposing food is a top source of methane, then why are we...

How Hayes Elementary Is Leading the Way in Food Waste Reduction

With the guidance of art teacher Christine Lakatos, the Hayes Elementary has launched creative initiatives to reduce food waste, including a Share Cart, student-led composting, and a team of enthusiastic Green Ambassadors....

Another reason dogs are man’s best friend….

If you’ve got a furry four-legged friend, there are ways you can make them happy while also helping reduce your food waste and pet food costs....

What if We Treated Food with Love?

Why do we give up on food so easily? A bruised apple, oddly shaped bread, or leftovers from two nights ago—these items often get tossed out instead of being eaten or repurposed....

Learn more about food waste

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...

Back in Session, Still in Endless Summer: Reducing Food Waste at School

Make Food Not Waste is based in Detroit, but our community stretches far beyond Michigan. This month’s blog comes from Stephanie, a board member who grew up in Michigan and now lives...

MI 2030 Food Waste Coalition

With more than 120 members, MI 2030 Food Waste Coalition is uniting organizations across prevention, recovery, and composting to cut food waste in half by 2030....

Try new no waste recipes

Another reason dogs are man’s best friend….

If you’ve got a furry four-legged friend, there are ways you can make them happy while also helping reduce your food waste and pet food costs....

The Nine-Step Plan to Reduce Food Waste During the Holidays

The holiday season is approaching, which typically means gatherings over food. With our access to creative recipes online and endless food-and-beverage pairing options, we may be tempted to add a new dish...

The Tradition of Pączki: A Polish Culinary Solution to Food Waste

Pączki Day is just around the corner, a delightful celebration steeped in Polish-American tradition! But did you know these indulgent donuts were originally crafted to combat food waste?...

Hear our take on policy change

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...

MI 2030 Food Waste Coalition

With more than 120 members, MI 2030 Food Waste Coalition is uniting organizations across prevention, recovery, and composting to cut food waste in half by 2030....

The 2030 Project: Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Michigan

In 2022, Michigan set an ambitious goal to cut food waste in half by 2030, a crucial step toward achieving carbon neutrality. With over 2 billion pounds of food wasted annually, the...

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