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Could Wastewater Be A Triple Solution for Food Waste, Sustainable Proteins & Green Fuels?
Scientists have found a way to produce proteins by feeding yeast on upcycled wastewater from the food and pharma industries.
How would you like your wastewater-derived meat?
It may sound unappetising, but residual water from the food!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Walmart Taps Denali’s ‘Depackaging’ Solution to Recycle Food Waste in 1,400 Stores
In its efforts to reduce food waste, Walmart has teamed up with organics recycler Denali to bring repackaging technology to over 1,400 stores.
As it moves towards its global zero-waste goal, America's largest retailer has introduced a!-->!-->!-->…
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Veganz Group Churns Up €10M in Funding to Expand Production of Its 2D-Printed Oat Milk
Germany's Veganz Group has secured €10M ($10.9M) in financing to scale up production of Mililk, its 2D-printed oat milk, and its plant-based meat analogue Peas on Earth.
Veganz Group, a plant-based pioneer from Germany, has brought in!-->!-->!-->…
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Hollywood Could Be The World’s Most Powerful Weapon in the Climate Fight
This was my second year attending the Hollywood Climate Summit and for the 2024 edition, the organizers took things to another level. The event was packed with insights, inspiration, and information. Founders Heather Fipps, Allison!-->!-->!-->…
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US Government Issues First-Ever National Strategy to Combat Food Waste
The White House has introduced a national strategy to fight the US's mounting food waste problem, which includes extending the shelf life of products and upcycling foods into other commodities.
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Banana Skin Muffins & Vegan Victoria Sponge Highlight Wimbledon’s Sustainability Efforts for 2024
Wimbledon is serving up vegan and zero-waste treats to guests at this year's tournament, as the Grand Slam's organisers level up their sustainability efforts.
Plant-based Victoria sponge cake and waste-free banana muffins are the top!-->!-->!-->…
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Lidl Teams Up with WWF to Promote Sustainable Diets, Cut Food Waste & Help People Make Greener Choices
German discount retailer Lidl has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund to conserve biodiversity, promote planet-friendly diets, and reduce food waste across 31 countries.
One of the world's largest retailers, Lidl, has entered a!-->!-->!-->…
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Revyve Debuts Egg Replacer from Upcycled Brewer’s Yeast for Better Plant-Based Meat
Dutch alternative protein startup Revyve is launching a powdered egg substitute made from spent brewer's yeast to enhance plant-based meat formulations.
Revyve will debut its latest microbial protein innovation at next month's IFT First!-->!-->!-->…
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USDA, FDA & EPA Renew Agreement for Programme to Reduce Food Loss & Waste
US government departments have signed an agreement to renew their collaborative efforts to reduce food waste and loss in the country.
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This Chocolate Is Made With All Parts of the Cocoa Fruit – and Nothing Else
Lower sugar, lower emissions, lower waste – it's a chocolate bar that can do it all, and uses it all. Can this sustainable indulgence save chocolate and the world?
Switzerland is renowned as one of the chocolate capitals of the!-->!-->!-->…
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CHOMP & TMS Founders Carla Martinesi & Krystal Lai on Tackling Food Waste in Hong Kong
Two food waste warriors let us in on their efforts to turn surplus food into a sustainable dining experience in a city that throws out over a million tonnes of food each year.
Hong Kong may be known as Asia's World City, a melting pot!-->!-->!-->…
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Taste of Zero Waste: Hilton Introduces Waste-Free Menus at 4 UK Hotels
Hilton has rolled out zero-waste menus at four of its hotels in the UK as part of its ESG strategy, alongside a low-waste menu at nearly 20 additional sites.
On Stop Food Waste Day (April 24), Hilton launched zero-waste menus at!-->!-->!-->…
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Rome Airports Partner with Too Good To Go to Tackle Food Waste
Aeroporti di Roma has announced a collaboration with Danish surplus food platform Too Good To Go, which will be rolled out at both airports in the Italian capital.
Passengers travelling from Rome's Fiumicino or Ciampino airports will!-->!-->!-->…
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Hellmann’s Hops Into Shoe Space with New Sneakers Made from Food Waste
Unilever-owned mayonnaise brand Hellmann's Canada has partnered with Italian sustainable fashion label ID.Eight to launch a limited-edition collection of sneakers made from food waste.
Mushrooms, corn, apples and grapes – these may be!-->!-->!-->…
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Saveggy Raises €1.76M for Plastic-Free Edible Cucumber Packaging
Swedish packaging solutions startup Saveggy has raised SEK 20M (€1.76M) to scale up its plastic-free, plant-based coating for fruits and vegetables, starting with cucumbers.
Lund-based Saveggy's latest funding round of €1.76M!-->!-->!-->…
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Meal Reveal: Hellmann’s Launches AI Recipe Tool to Cut Household Food Waste
Unilever-owned mayo brand Hellmann's has rolled out an AI-enabled tool that uses an ingredient scan to produce recipes that can help households use up food and reduce waste.
Launch your camera app, scan your fridge, and your phone will!-->!-->!-->…
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Q&A with Redress & The R Collective Founder Christina Dean: ‘Our Work is Just a Few Little Sprinkles of Goodness Right Now’
Christina Dean, founder and CEO of Redress and The R Collective, speaks to Green Queen about the evolution of sustainable fashion, what she's learnt in her 17 years as an activist, and the impact of online shopping and e-commerce.
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Is This the World’s First Compostable, Plastic-Free Sportswear Range?
Exercise can be more sustainable now, thanks to Community Clothing's new Organic Athletic sportswear line, which is free from plastics and can decompose in your garden in as little as a week.
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Citizen Planet: 10 Things to Do for the Climate in 2024
If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, here are 10 things you can do in 2024 to curb your footprint and planetary impact and tackle climate change.
“We are heading for environmental disaster unless we change our habits quickly.“!-->!-->!-->…
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12 Ways of Christmas: Holiday Rules for the Climate-Conscious
Christmas is one of the most joyful and wasteful days of the year – with lots of food and lots of waste producing stats that make for uncomfortable reading. Here's how you can have a more eco-conscious holiday this year.
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Food Waste or Wasted Food? Spare Food Co. Bets on Upcycled Vegetables for Blended Meat
The Spare Food Co. has introduced Spare Starter, a plant-based "culinary shortcut" made with a blend of upcycled produce and spices that can replace a portion of conventional animal protein in dishes like burgers, meatballs and chillis.
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