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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Ari, who worked in food assistance, got angry about what he saw: 'Where are they taking dozens of kilograms of meat?'

Ari, a worker in food distribution, expressed his frustration regarding the potential mismanagement of surplus food intended for those in need.

Mar 22 • 06:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A study shows that cigarette butts dominate global waste: "They are small chemical bombs that then return in the food chain of humans"

A scientific study has found that cigarette butts are the most commonly discarded waste, with around 4.5 trillion butts improperly disposed of each year worldwide.

Mar 21 • 11:38 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
Life & Tech

Key takeaways: should you BYO containers when buying food?

The article discusses the growing trend of bringing your own containers for take-out food in Australia in an effort to reduce plastic waste.

Mar 20 • 23:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Dundulis: sustainability is not just a declaration

D. Dundulis emphasizes that sustainability requires a balanced approach to minimize environmental impact for future generations.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From the home opening match of FC Seoul on the 22nd, chicken gangjeong will be served in ‘reusable containers’

From the home opening game of FC Seoul on the 22nd, food will be served in reusable containers to reduce waste at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Mar 19 • 02:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Picture taken of theatre after Oscars ceremony leaves people furious

A photo from inside the Dolby Theatre after the Oscars has sparked outrage among film fans over the leftover food and trash.

Mar 17 • 16:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Households asked to stop storing blueberries and strawberries in supermarket containers

Households are advised against storing blueberries and strawberries in their supermarket packaging, as it leads to spoilage due to trapped moisture.

Mar 17 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

This chef's tip will change your perception of half-empty mustard jars

Chef Risto Mikkola demonstrates a quick way to utilize the remaining contents of mustard jars by creating a salad dressing.

Mar 17 • 11:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to prevent avocados from rotting

This article discusses effective methods to extend the freshness of avocados and avoid waste in the kitchen.

Mar 16 • 19:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Don't do this in the grocery store

Grocery store staff discuss poor customer behavior that wastes time and resources, especially improper handling of products.

Mar 16 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ A multi-course dinner was prepared from rescued food

An event at Koidu Center featured a multi-course dinner made from rescued food, with leftovers packed for guests to take home.

Mar 15 • 19:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I bought a £10 M&S Too Good To Go bag and unlikely item was life-changing'

A man purchased a £10 Too Good To Go bag from Marks & Spencer and found an unexpected item to be life-changing.

Mar 15 • 10:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will the food waste facility in neighboring Gimhae be scrapped in response to opposition from residents in Busan’s Gangseo District?

Residents of Busan’s Gangseo District express strong opposition to a proposed organic waste facility in Gimhae, leading to its potential cancellation.

Mar 15 • 07:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Couple's side hustle uses grubs to turn food waste into high protein feed

A couple in South Australia's Riverland is farming black soldier fly larvae to turn food waste into high-protein animal feed, reducing waste from local businesses while exploring expansion opportunities.

Mar 14 • 21:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I got Greggs £2.99 Too Good To Go bag and found £42 of food inside'

A man bought a 'Too Good To Go' bag from Greggs for £2.99 and discovered it contained £42 worth of food, showcasing the app's potential to reduce food waste.

Mar 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

A Mistake in Food Storage That Can Cause Food to Spoil Faster

Improperly dried food storage containers can lead to faster spoilage of food due to moisture retention.

Mar 13 • 22:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Happy Uses of Kitchen Waste: A Plant's Challenge Connecting Kyoto's Satoyama and Town

A new initiative in Kyoto aims to recycle kitchen waste into fertilizer, fostering a sustainable food cycle between urban areas and agricultural land.

Mar 13 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman visits Itsu just before closing time and wins food lottery

A woman visiting Itsu at closing time scored major discounts on food as part of the restaurant's strategy to reduce waste.

Mar 13 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public school students create system to reduce waste in school meals in Teresina

Students at the José Pacífico State Integral Time Center in Teresina have developed a system to minimize food waste in school meals.

Mar 12 • 14:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Myllypuro Food Aid to be Discontinued – Here's Why

The Myllypuro food aid program in Finland is being discontinued due to a significant decrease in food waste and increased logistical efficiency.

Mar 12 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop putting one item in the recycling bin, binman warns

A refuse collector advises that chewing gum should not be placed in food waste or recycling bins, despite common misconceptions.

Mar 12 • 09:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Should apples be kept in the refrigerator? How to keep fruits and vegetables in good condition

A recent report highlights the significant food waste occurring in Spanish households, with fruits and vegetables accounting for nearly half of this waste.

Mar 12 • 04:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman urges people to stop putting 1 common item into food waste or recycling

A refuse worker is warning the public about the improper disposal of a common food item that should be thrown in general waste instead of compost or recycling bins.

Mar 11 • 10:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK households advised to move potatoes away from other vegetables

UK households are urged to store potatoes separately from other vegetables to reduce waste.

Mar 11 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Saved Rotis? Make Tasty Appe Roti in 10 Minutes Instead of Throwing Them Away

A recipe for making appetizing Appe Roti using leftover bread, which can be prepared in just ten minutes.

Mar 11 • 07:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lenten Operation Catches Poorly Preserved Fish, Insects, and Irregular Waste Disposal in Fish Markets of Guarujá

A health inspection operation in Guarujá, São Paulo, uncovered issues of poor fish preservation and irregularities in local fish markets ahead of Lent, prompting warnings and potential penalties for non-compliance.

Mar 10 • 18:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

App 'Too Good To Go': Are you just monetizing the guilty conscience of the middle class?

The CEO of 'Too Good To Go', Mette Lykke, addresses criticism regarding the app's approach to reducing food waste while sharing the company's impressive growth statistics and its global impact.

Mar 9 • 11:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK households asked to stop storing bananas with all their other fruit

The UK is urging households to change their storage habits for bananas to prevent premature spoilage, as over a million bananas are discarded daily due to improper storage.

Mar 8 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The secret to storing potatoes: this tip prevents them from sprouting

A simple trick can significantly extend the freshness of potatoes and prevent them from sprouting too soon.

Mar 8 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Don't throw away old apples - they have two hidden health benefits

A viral TikTok claims that old apples can lower cholesterol and improve digestion, suggesting they should not be discarded.

Mar 8 • 04:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Carrots will keep fresh for 1 month when stored in certain kitchen location — not fridge

Experts have shared effective methods for storing carrots outside the fridge to prolong their freshness.

Mar 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man picks up 'strangest' Too Good To Go and 1 food combo was 'winning ticket'

A man shares his experience picking up an unusual food combination from a Too Good To Go box in London, highlighting the initiative's role in reducing food waste.

Mar 7 • 09:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'My Morrisons Too Good To Go bag looked amazing - then I spotted one thing'

A shopper shares their experience with Morrisons' 'Too Good To Go' scheme, highlighting a mix of excitement and disappointment.

Mar 7 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I bought £5 Pizza Express Too Good To Go bag and couldn't believe what I got'

A woman was pleasantly surprised by the contents of her £5 Too Good To Go bag from Pizza Express, although social media users noted a challenge with food waste.

Mar 6 • 04:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Composting project in Cowessess First Nation promotes sustainability

A new rapid composting project in Cowessess First Nation aims to enhance sustainability by converting food waste into usable soil within five days.

Mar 6 • 02:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

10 Years of Dine Athens: Where Will You Make a Reservation?

Dine Athens celebrates its 10th anniversary by offering special price menus at over 200 restaurants until March 22.

Mar 5 • 06:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Never throw it away: what the mango pit is for

The article discusses the importance of not discarding mango pits, highlighting their potential uses and the growing trend of utilizing food waste.

Mar 5 • 00:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum gets Greggs Too Good To Go bag but is left questioning whether it was worth it

A mother discusses her experience with a Greggs Too Good To Go bag, questioning its value for money.

Mar 4 • 10:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Startup helps brewery deal with waste

A startup named Öseen is developing a solution to utilize waste from the brewing industry to create nutrient-rich flour made from fungal mycelium.

Mar 3 • 23:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Competing Stores Surprise - Joint Experiment

Two of Finland's largest grocery chains, Kesko and S-Group, are starting a joint trial of reusable food containers to reduce waste from takeout packaging.

Mar 3 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

FEW KNOW ⟩ 5 reasons why you should give up sliced bread

The article discusses the hidden downsides of sliced bread, emphasizing how its convenience may lead to quicker spoilage and other adverse effects.

Mar 3 • 13:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Your Ramadan Kitchen: How Spoiled Bread is Turned into Synthetic Acids?

A recent study highlights the potential of spoiled bread during Ramadan to be converted into environmentally friendly products, addressing significant food waste issues in the Arab world.

Mar 3 • 12:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Over 1 million kg of food per year: how 'Rimi Lietuva' is creating real change with customers

Rimi Lietuva has achieved significant milestones in food sustainability by donating over 1 million kg of food in collaboration with its shoppers and NGOs.

Mar 3 • 08:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

How to choose, store and make the most of fruits, vegetables, and greens

The article provides practical advice on how to select, store, and maximize the use of fruits and vegetables to reduce food waste.

Mar 3 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Against Waste: Here Munich Residents Can Become Food Savers

In Munich, a new initiative allows locals to collect unsold food from vendors to reduce waste and help those in need.

Mar 2 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'We have put poison so they don't get into our food': rains and garbage are factors that favor the presence of rats in neighborhoods and commercial areas of Guayaquil

In Guayaquil, heavy rains and improper waste disposal are contributing to an increase in rat populations in residential and commercial areas.

Mar 2 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I got Pret A Manger's Too Good To Go bag for £10 to see if it's worth the hype'

A food lover reviews the Pret A Manger Too Good To Go bag to determine if it justifies its £10 price tag and addresses food waste.

Mar 2 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man visits Kensington Palace for Too Good To Go bag is floored by items inside

A man visiting Kensington Palace was surprised by the value of his 'Too Good To Go' bag filled with items from the cafe, highlighting an affordable dining option in a typically expensive location.

Mar 1 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M&S shoppers spend £4 on Too Good To Go Bag and sums it up in 4 words

M&S shoppers found great value in a £4 'Too Good To Go' bag, highlighting the initiative's impact on reducing food waste.

Mar 1 • 09:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Chef tackles food waste by cooking 'funny' meat cuts

A chef in New South Wales is addressing food waste by purchasing entire carcasses of beef to utilize all meat cuts, including less popular options.

Feb 28 • 23:39 UTC

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