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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....

Bold Goals Demand Bold Action

Food waste is one of the most solvable environmental and social challenges of our time. Many solutions are straightforward and affordable. The missing piece? Taking action—now....

Open Position: Board Treasurer

Make Food Not Waste is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual who will serve on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. The Treasurer will provide good fiscal guidance, decision making and oversight...

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How to Reduce Food Waste with a Touch of a Button

Discover innovative solutions to combat food waste with just a touch of a button—from compostable stickers that extend the shelf life of fruits to apps that connect you with discounted surplus food,...

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...

How Michigan’s Wasted Food Fuels Emissions, and What We Can Do About It

Michigan’s methane emissions are so massive they’re visible from space, but everyone can do something about it....

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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?...

From Waste to Gourmet: A Dive into The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A – Z

Tamar Adler’s The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A - Z invites you to transform discarded ingredients into gourmet dishes....

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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...

A Sneak Peek into 2030: How We Cut Food Waste in Half

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