Fruits and vegetables are a key part of a healthy diet, but they can be particularly subject to waste of various types. The produce industry is actively seeking to minimize those losses The US Food ...

Every experiment produces results—and byproducts. Plastics, solvents, and energy use add up quickly in research settings, but a growing number of laboratories are showing that waste doesn’t have to be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flavia Morlachetti/Moment via Getty Images It only takes one look at the trash bag mountain practically spilling out of your waste ...

Food waste costs restaurants a lot of money. Modern quick-service restaurants (QSRs) need to adopt a comprehensive food waste reduction strategy to enhance efficiency, brand reputation and financial ...

According to state officials, Washington residents generate more than 1 million tons of food waste each year. That amounts to approximately 300 pounds per person and accounts for an estimated 20 ...

Analyst Insight: By optimizing forecasting, replenishment, and logistics, artificial intelligence helps grocers reduce excess stock, spoilage, and unnecessary transport — all of which cut costs and ...

Linda Thompson Gonzalez’s Another Viewpoint piece on solid waste and Broward’s poor recycling rate should be mandatory reading for anyone who sends trash to the county landfill (Can we put 5 million ...

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to buy more food than we need, forget leftovers, or overlook the environmental impact of our eating habits. Yet, food waste is a global issue, contributing to ...

Aaralyn Holt refills bottles at Lufka Refillable Zero Waste store Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular ...