Food Waste
Will shifting to smaller turkeys help combat food waste?
Why nonprofit Heifer and online food retailer Grass Roots pivoted to address the realities of holiday dining during a pandemic. Read More
Upstart Hazel finds cachet for innovative sachets that extend produce shelf life
Suppliers sing the praises of technology that helps them reduce waste and increase profit even during a pandemic. Read More
Startup Phood tackles food waste at the top of the food chain
Phood tackles food waste at the data level for prepared food sections in dining halls and grocery stores using artificial intelligence and enhanced analytics. Read More
Former Walmart exec brings ride-share technology to fresh produce transport
The trucking industry is stuck in the dark ages. This app is hauling it into modern times and bringing sustainability along for the ride. Read More
What does COVID-19 mean for the planet? Here are 7 expert perspectives
The way we live may have changed, perhaps for ever, but what about the impact on our planet? And what can we do about it? Read More
These 12 organizations are creating food products from upcycled food waste
From cashew apples to bread, these companies and nonprofits are turning potential food waste into goods. Over 1 billion tons of food is wasted annually across the globe. Read More
How the US can curb climate change and grow more food
U.S. agriculture has made progress in the last decade. But it will need to do much more to address the global challenges of rising food demand and climate change. Read More
3 ways to accelerate a circular food system, even in the middle of a pandemic
At Circularity 20, experts, founders, and practitioners described how to embed circular economy principles in our food system. Read More
Circular economy startups compete at Circularity 2020, taking on shoes to shelf-life
Building a circular economy will need disruptive ideas that shift the status quo — and these five startups showcased at Circularity 20 could be those innovators. Read More
This startup is turning landfill-bound fruit and vegetables into healthy candies
The company's co-founder saw an opportunity, given the urgency of the climate crisis and the mammoth size of the candy market. Read More