The United Nations reports that food waste contributes to 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If it were its own country, it would be the third-largest contributor of greenhouse gas ...

The use of food waste compost in gardening presents a viable alternative to commercial potting mixes, balancing sustainability and plant health.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking people to help reduce food waste by half by 2030.

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The wasted food goes to Wixom, where the Spurt Industries transforms the scraps into compost that in turn is delivered to area farmers and gardeners.

Wings, pizza and comfort food are often staples during the Super Bowl—but so is waste.  “[There is] about 2,000 tons of food ...

People celebrate the holidays with plenty of food from sweet treats to turkey dinners. However, about two-thirds of the food makes it into our bellies and the rest ends up in a landfill. Other WRAL ...

Compostable packaging only works with industrial composting and correct disposal, conditions most waste systems lack.

James Longanecker, Pittsburgh farmers market manager, holds the compost collection bucket at the East End Farmers Market. She says it makes sense to collect food scraps at the farmers markets.

The city of Southfield is encouraging residents to be more mindful about what they throw away by offering an alternative to ...

Floodlight and Sentient report on NYC's composting program, which faces challenges despite expanded facilities, with only 10% ...