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

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

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....

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....

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....

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....

Learn more about food waste

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

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

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....

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....

Try new no waste recipes

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

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

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...

Hear our take on policy change

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....

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....

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...

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