Food Waste
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17% of food produced globally wasted every year, U.N. report estimatesThe waste is far more than previous reports had indicated.WorldMar 4
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Could zero-waste shopping be the solution to Canada’s plastic packaging issue?When Kate Pepler opened her flagship store in Halifax's north end three years ago, it was hailed as Nova Scotia's first completely package-free bulk store.FeaturesJan 27
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Public consultations on food waste in Montreal kick off onlineThe goal is for the city to equip itself with measures and best practices in order to eliminate food waste.CanadaDec 3, 2020
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Entrepreneurs launch reusable takeout container business in GuelphA Friendlier Company has launched in Guelph with the hopes of tackling an issue in the restaurant industry: takeout containers ending up in landfills.CanadaNov 16, 2020
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‘I could cry’: Millions of apples rotting in Okanagan orchardsIn 50 years of farming, Julius Kish said he’s never seen a worse growing season.CanadaOct 28, 2020
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Ontario announces $5 million in provincial funding for food redistribution programThe Ontario government has announced $5 million in funding to help redistribute a surplus of food to people and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaOct 23, 2020
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4,000 Winnipeg homes chosen to be part of food waste pilot projectAround 4,000 homes in five different Winnipeg neighbourhoods are set to be tapped by the city to participate in a residential food waste collection pilot project.CanadaJul 2, 2020
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‘Eat fries twice a week’: Belgians urged to help with potato pile-upFarmers are asking Belgians to do the patriotic thing and eat 750,000 tons of potatoes that can't be exported due to coronavirus lockdowns.TrendingApr 28, 2020
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Discarding food unnecessary for Saskatchewan restaurants as need for donations growsWhile most restaurants can no longer sell their food to customers, they may not need to throw it in the trash.ConsumerApr 6, 2020
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Hope Bloom receives 25k from feds to launch kitchen for at-risk youth, familiesThe funding supports eight new cooking stations, with the goal of giving more opportunities for community members.CanadaMar 4, 2020
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