Tag: food waste
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15 Ways to Stop Wasting Water
Many people don’t think twice before leaving their water running or using it unnecessarily. However, considering the environmental impact and the cost of wasting water, you might want to make some changes. Those who grew up in a dry climate may have a different view than those from water-rich areas. For those in wet areas,…
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15 Ways to Stop Wasting Food
A large percentage of food in the United States gets wasted. Some foods are lost commercially by grocery stores, restaurants, or other food producers, but some food waste occurs in people’s homes. No one wants to contribute to wasting food, especially considering the increasing number of people struggling with food insecurity. You can make a…
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India Masters Solar Food Dehydration, Reduces Food Waste
Many farmers have adopted solar food dehydration in India to preserve food and reduce waste. Plus, it’s helping rural farmers earn extra income for any food not sold in markets. They collect leftover produce that would have been thrown away and use special solar dehydrators to remove excess water. Then, farmers process the dried fruits…
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Google Develops AI to Help End Food Waste and Feed the Hungry
A Google subsidiary called X, or The Moonshot Factory, aims to end food waste around the world with AI. The offshoot created two programs to help food producers, suppliers, and commercial kitchens direct extra food to food banks. Having excess food may seem like a good thing, but it doesn’t usually go to people who…