Americans throw out about 92 billion pounds of food each year, but on a household-to-household basis, it can be extremely difficult to keep produce and leftovers from going to waste.
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A wave of new reports are finding that there are still pesticides on a lot of the food we get from the grocery store — but there are plenty of ways to avoid these chemicals if you know what to watch out for.
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Grocery stores like Kroger are offering “upcycled foods” to keep perfectly tasty items from ending up in landfills. These foods are often healthier and less expensive than more traditional options.
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You don’t have to go full vegan to make a difference. Simply swapping out one meat-based meal for veggies can save you money, improve your health, and help protect the environment.
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Nearly 40% of food in the United States is wasted, with half of that waste coming from residential homes. Grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday people all have an opportunity to bring this number down — and to save tons of money in the process.
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If you’ve ever updated your kitchen, you know there’s no shortage of hard decisions to make. The good news? When it comes to picking the latest kitchen tools and tech — induction stoves, for example — you don’t have to choose between quality and price.
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No one likes throwing away food, but we all do it sometimes. Luckily, we can reduce the amount of food we trash by shopping smarter at the store and getting creative with our leftovers.
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Roughly 7 in 10 Americans ate plant-based foods in 2023, marking a major shift in people’s diets. From health benefits to cost savings to environmental friendliness, there’s plenty of reasons to join the crowd.
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