Food Waste
To package or not to package? 3 critical steps to advance sustainable food packaging
In the U.S. we throw away $43 million worth of food into landfills, where food waste emits greenhouse gases as it decomposes. Read More
Chipotle got its hands dirty to achieve waste diversion goals
The fast-casual restaurant was able to divert 51 percent of waste relying on cardboard recycling, innovative solutions to film plastic trash and composting. Read More
Strategies for the war on waste
Revamping our food systems to keep organic waste out of landfills, expand donation ability and end confusion 'over best by dates' could dramatically reduce our food waste. Read More
Compelled to action: 5 sustainability trends impacting food retail
Food retailers play a role in addressing (food) waste. Read More
These smart freezer sensors help Domino's, 7-Eleven combat food waste
Therma uses sensors along the cold chain give operators granular data to make sustainable changes Read More
HelloFresh would like to clear the air on meal kits
From packaging innovations to supply chain overhauls, here are the greatest opportunities for growth. Read More
PepsiCo, Danone and Kellogg's share ingredients for global food system transformation
At GreenBiz21, three big food companies showcased their pathways to sustainable food systems with large-scale commitments. Read More
This X-incubated startup takes aim at solving food waste and food insecurity
The company, Project Delta, is tackling waste and hunger by bringing big tech data practices to food banks and grocery stores. Read More
Unilever, Starbucks are founding members in venture to turn food waste into energy
Vanguard Renewables makes renewable natural gas financially and logistically possible for farms and global brands. Read More
The problem with zero-waste goals is the word 'waste'
Sustainability advocates celebrate zero-waste goals. But perhaps they have the unintended effect of labeling certain materials as needing to be eliminated. Read More