Food Second Harvest follows up food waste study March 28, 2019 TORONTO – Second Harvest is undertaking the first national study of food programs offered by public sector and community service organizations though a $1.8 million grant from the…
Equipment Food waste recycling machine market in growth mode December 31, 2018 ROCKVILLE, Maryland – The food waste recycling machine market is experiencing promising growth, driven by proactive initiatives for fostering environmental sustainability. Global sales of food waste recycling machines…
Food Waste reduction Walmart foundation offers funding for food waste reduction September 18, 2018 BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS – The Walmart Foundation is making $1.5 million USD ($1.89 million CAD) available to fund proposals from eligible non-profit organizations working to reduce food waste…
Food Waste reduction National campaign launched to counter food waste July 18, 2018 Two of Canada’s largest food retailers have joined with local and provincial governments and agencies to launch a national Love Food Hate Waste campaign today, which aims to change Canadians’…
Food Waste reduction Sealed Air to offer plant-based films June 15, 2018 HOUSTON & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sealed Air Corporation has entered into an agreement with Kuraray America, Inc. (Kuraray), a Japanese chemical company, to offer food packaging materials derived from its…
Food Waste reduction Zero Waste Council wants to cut food waste in half June 8, 2018 The National Zero Waste Council (NZWC) updated its National Food Waste Reduction Strategy for preventing food waste in Canada. The Council also shared the report with agriculture and agri-food Minister,…
Food Waste reduction SWANA and ASTSWMO to Collaborate on Recycling, Food Waste, and Education May 23, 2017 The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that outlines…
Food Waste reduction Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on National Food Waste Reduction Strategy May 3, 2017 Food waste presents a significant problem economically, environmentally and socially. It is a challenge that faces countries around the world, including Canada. While European nations and the United States…
