Science Sep 13 How ‘upcycling’ discarded ingredients into food is gaining momentum “Upcycling,” a new technique of making food using discarded ingredients, is gaining momentum with entrepreneurs looking to create new food categories. Special Correspondent Allison Aubrey and Producer Mary Beth Durkin report on this growing food movement as part of NewsHours…
Nation Jul 12 How Denver is tackling food waste to fight hunger, climate change With more people staying at home, food waste has grown across the country. Even before the pandemic nearly $281 billion worth of food was thrown away. Special Correspondent Allison Aubrey reports on the aggressive effort by Denver, Colorado, to tackle…
Science Nov 29 How these Massachusetts farmers are turning manure and food waste into power According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, about 204 million pounds of turkey meat will be thrown away this Thanksgiving. That’s an estimated $293 million worth. As we continue our look at innovative solutions to food waste across the country,…
Nation Nov 29 View our complete coverage of food waste In the U.S., 30 to 40 percent of food produced never makes it to a dining table. Much of that waste ends up in landfills. But some companies are pursuing new techniques to reduce and redistribute surplus -- plus process…
Science Nov 28 How Americans can change their mindset about wasting food Over the next year, the average American household of four will spend roughly $1800 on food they don't eat. Why do we throw away so much in the kitchen, and how can we cut those losses? Now, the culinary industry…
Nation Nov 27 In the U.S., 30 to 40 percent of food is wasted. California aims to change that In the U.S., 30 to 40 percent of food produced never makes it to a dining table. Much of that waste ends up in landfills. But some companies are pursuing new techniques to reduce and redistribute surplus -- plus process…
Nation Jun 16 Why are tons of fresh produce dumped in landfills every day? As part of a collaborative report with the PBS News Hour, NPR's Allison Aubrey looks at efforts to cut food waste.