Earth Day 2015: tackling food waste
On the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, tackling food waste is a key topic of discussion. And it should be: it is both an ethical and an environmental concern. How …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: interest in home composting …
“Wasting food is unfashionable” – composting gains traction
It’s estimated that between 30-40% of our food is wasted. Food waste presents a variety of challenges: environmental, social, economic, and ethical. Some cities are tackling the issue head on, …
Food waste is a serious economic and environmental issue
A report issued by a British organization estimates that about sixty million metric tons of food is wasted each year in the U.S. Thirty-two million metric tons of that may …
Food waste film wins award at Sundance: watch it!
An eight-minute film documenting food waste – and some possible solutions – was one of five films to win the Sundance Short Film Challenge. “Man in the Maze” explores the …
Build better roads to reduce food waste
According to some studies, a quarter of all food is now wasted for a variety of reasons, including a lack of post-harvest cold storage, inefficient distribution and waste by consumers. …
Seattle becomes 1st U.S. city to require residents to separate food waste
Seattle has become the first city in the nation to require residents to separate tossed food from other garbage. The law took effect on January 1st, and is part of …
Dumpster dive? He’ll pay your fine.
The U.S. wastes approximately 40% of its food. Activist Rob Greenfield is trying to change that, by challenging the legal prohibitions against “dumpster diving”, as well as the social stigma. …
University of California announces 54 student “food fellows”
The University of California (UC) announced today the selection of 54 students to serve as “food fellows” for the institution’s new Global Food Initiative. The cohort of undergraduate and graduate …
2015 food trends: what to watch
Each year, the National Restaurant Association produces a “Culinary Forecast”. It gathers and analyzes data and identifies trends for the upcoming year. Read the organization’s one-page executive summary. Environmental sustainability …