By Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit
This story is part of a collaborative series from the Institute for Nonprofit News, Planet Detroit, Tostada Magazine, Energy News Network, The Land, and Borderless Magazine examining climate resilience across the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/01/detroit-restaurants-tackling-climate-change-kitchen/
The average London, Ontario, household wastes 2.81 kg (6 pounds) of food each week, and approximately half the food waste is avoidable. Local communities and nonprofits are looking for solutions to the problem.
The post London groups fight to reduce food waste first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/11/14/london-groups-fight-to-reduce-food-waste/
There is a misconception that food is unsafe to consume after the "best before" date has passed. Eliminating these dates or changing the way consumers think about them, can help reduce food waste.
The post ‘Best before’ dates may be on the chopping block in Canadian stores first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/10/13/best-before-dates-may-be-on-the-chopping-block-in-canadian-stores/
