The United States generates more food waste than all but two countries. To address this, the federal government set a goal to cut food waste in half by 2030 compared to 2016 levels, to about 164 ...

Both conventional and advanced plants achieve these benefits in similar ways. Treating food waste at either type of plant prevents the 58.2 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent ...

Here are five ways nuclear science is helping tackle food waste and support a zero‑waste future: Food irradiation is an innovative, safe and non-invasive technique that uses radiation such as X-rays, ...

Sustainability is a vital conversation in today’s climate emergency, and food waste plays a significant role in environmental degradation. As we strive to reduce landfill contributions and promote ...

June 9-10 in Nashville, Tennessee, industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers come together to discover new and ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Treatment plants can capture over 95% of methane from food waste, compared to about 50% at landfills. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images ...