Words Matter in Food Freshness, Safety Messaging
Certain wording had the potential to reduce food waste depending on the type of food item
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New Recipe for Extending Shelf Life of Fresh Pasta by 30 Days
Changes to product packaging, addition of bioprotective, and antimicrobial bacteria add 30 days to storage
Bio-Based Materials Used to Salvage Rare Earth Elements
Researchers use biological waste products to salvage neodymium from electronic waste
A Digital Twin for Citrus Fruits
Researchers have been developing a digital solution to help reduce food waste
World’s First LED Lights Developed from Rice Husks
Scientists have developed a way to recycle rice husks to create the first silicon quantum dot LED light
We Should Be Eating More Insects and Using Their Waste to Grow Crops
Scientists argue this approach could enhance plant growth, health, pollination, and resilience
What to Do with Food Waste? Well, That Depends
Researchers examine disposal methods as more landfills prepare to shut down
Scientists Turn Food Waste into Construction Materials
Tokyo-based researchers have developed a new method to reduce food waste by recycling discarded fruit and vegetable scraps into robust construction materials
Finding New Life for Wine-Grape Residue
Chardonnay pomace may be rich in health-enhancing compounds
Separating Beer Waste into Proteins for Foods, Fibers for Biofuels
Scientists recently reported a new way to extract the protein and fiber from brewer’s spent grain and use it to create new types of protein sources, biofuels, and more