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"Why European households throw away so much food – and how to curb the waste mountain"
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Why European households throw away so much food – and how to curb the waste mountain
Wastage of edible food means lost calories, lost money and a growing climate problem.

"Families 'waste hundreds each year from throwing away uneaten food' - see areas worst for it"
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Families 'waste hundreds each year from throwing away uneaten food' - see areas worst for it | LBC
UK cities where families ‘losing significant cash in the bin due to food waste’

"Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say"
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Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils

"A banana byproduct transforms farm waste into profits in Bangladesh"
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A banana byproduct transforms farm waste into profits in Bangladesh
Bananas make up 20% of all fruit crops grown in Bangladesh, and the country has begun to unlock the hidden potential of the plant’s agricultural byproducts. Banana fiber, extracted from post-harvest stems, is emerging as a versatile biodegradable material that can be used to manufacture textiles, blended yarns and handicrafts. In Bangladesh, banana fiber is […]

"Rotisserie chickens in the trash: I worked in a supermarket and saw shocking food waste every day
- Ann Larson"
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Rotisserie chickens in the trash: I worked in a supermarket and saw shocking food waste every day
Stores over-stock their shelves, then toss out what they don’t sell. Meanwhile, workers struggle to make ends meet