By Liah Continentino As the holiday season arrives, so does a surge in food waste. A 2020 study by Penn State found that U.S.

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In addition to incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet and streamlining your grocery budget, another critical aspect of food shopping is proper storage and maximizing shelf life.

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Household waste increases about 25% every year between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Packaging materials, decorations, food waste and unwanted ...

Montgomery County Environmental Services offers reminders of how to reduce holiday waste and recycle right during the busiest time of year.

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The council has shared the following advice to boost recycling rates: Buy drinks in large bottles rather than lots of smaller ...

When it comes to consumer food waste, the numbers can be staggering, but consider this: More than one-third of “all available food goes uneaten through loss or waste” in the United States, according ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Loved ones unite with two common goals during the holidays. The first is to spend time with one another, and the second is to eat. Get the latest news, weather, sports and ...

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