(Natural News) The average American household wastes more than 30 percent of the food it obtains. Unfortunately, this wasteful habit has financial and environmental consequences. To reduce food waste, store food properly, shop better and start meal planning. Basic tips for storing produce properly When storing fresh fruits and vegetables, remember these three important factors: ethylene, […]

(Natural News) Plastic straws may seem harmless, but if everyone in your neighborhood threw away a plastic straw once a day for one week, you would all accumulate a lot of plastic waste. Straws don’t decompose, and seabirds and animals ingest plastic. A startup called Loliware has designed “The Straw of the Future” – which is […]

(Natural News) At least one-third of all the food produced in the world is thrown away for different reasons, and this food waste amounts to a whopping 1.3 billion tons annually. If you want to help minimize food waste in your own home, make small changes such as storing food properly and cleaning out your fridge regularly. […]

(Natural News) It can be difficult to live a zero waste life, but you can start your journey to sustainability by making small changes, such as refusing single-use plastics and making reusable straws, water bottles, and tote bags a part of your normal routine. Single-use plastics vs. reusable products The best way to go zero […]

(Natural News) Throwing away eggshells and vegetable peels every day may not seem that harmful to the environment, but most homes in America are still contributing to the food waste problem in the country. In fact, according to a study, the average American wastes at least a pound of food every day. This is equivalent to […]

(Natural News) Did you know that people who eat healthily are sometimes the biggest producers of food waste? However, with some careful planning and mindfulness, you can reduce food waste to help save the environment. Early in 2018, a study funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USA) revealed that American consumers waste at least a pound of […]

(Natural News) Fiberglass and resin are the main components of a cell phone, yet they are also the most commonly disposed parts. In a Science Daily article, Canadian researchers have come up with a process that neatly separates the two materials for recycling purposes. The new method is perhaps the first of its kind to lift […]

(Natural News) While the modern sanitation system is a blessing that preserves good health and just makes life more pleasant all round, it is also a contributing factor to the huge amount of garbage Americans generate each year. Let’s face it, for most of us, once something is discarded in the trash can we never […]