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May 27, 2025

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....

Educational, Recipes
March 27, 2025

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....

News
March 4, 2025

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

Educational, Recipes
March 27, 2025

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....

Educational, Events
December 1, 2024

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,...

Educational, Recipes
November 18, 2024

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...

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Educational, Recipes
March 27, 2025

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....

Educational, Recipes
November 18, 2024

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

Recipes
February 5, 2024

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?...

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Educational, News, Policy change
February 20, 2024

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...