But whether refilling actually makes a difference depends on how these systems are used and what they replace. Scores of ...

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Grocery retailers may not need new technology—or behavior change from shoppers—to meaningfully reduce food waste. New research in the journal Management Science finds that small operational decisions ...

When it comes to consumer food waste, the numbers can be staggering, but consider this: More than one-third of “all available food goes uneaten through loss or waste” in the United States, according ...

In addition to incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet and streamlining your grocery budget, another critical aspect of food shopping is proper storage and maximizing shelf life.

Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a way for people to think about reducing waste. But whether refilling actually makes a difference depends on how these systems are used and ...

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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Loved ones unite with two common goals during the holidays. The first is to spend time with one another, and the second is to eat. Get the latest news, weather, sports and ...

You've probably seen it before—leftover food that could have been used, just being thrown away at a restaurant. It happens more often than you think. Every year, restaurants generate millions of tons ...

Recycling holiday packaging, cutting holiday food waste, composting leftovers and preparing trees for recycling after the holidays are important reminders this time of year. Montgomery County ...