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Pumpkin Peel-Based Nanomaterial Promises Plastic-Free Food Packaging
science1 month ago

Pumpkin Peel-Based Nanomaterial Promises Plastic-Free Food Packaging

Researchers from Kyushu University turned pumpkin peels into carbon quantum dots and, combined with plant fibers and gelatin, created a packaging film that outperformed conventional plastic by blocking UV light, inhibiting microbial growth, and preserving antioxidant activity on tomatoes after 20 days. The material is non-toxic at tested concentrations, but it’s not yet ready for commercial use and will require scaling and further testing.

via ScienceAlert|
#antimicrobial#carbon-quantum-dots#food-waste
Local waste, thriving soil: Wales' community composters close the loop
environment1 month ago

Local waste, thriving soil: Wales' community composters close the loop

Machynlleth-based Criw Compostio collects food waste and other waste streams from cafes and local sources, processes it locally into peat-free compost using specialized hot composters, and distributes it back to local growers on a pay-what-you-feel basis within a roughly 20-mile radius. The project supports a circular local food system, reduces transport, runs a composting school to help others start similar schemes, and highlights the social benefits of keeping waste as a valuable resource within the community.

via BBC|
#circular-economy#community-composting#environment
California overhauls food dating labels to slash waste and confusion
health1 month ago

California overhauls food dating labels to slash waste and confusion

California is banning “sell by” labels on packaged foods and requiring standardized dating terms to clarify peak quality versus safety. Beginning July 1, 2026, manufacturers must use either or both the “Best If Used By” (quality) and “Use By” (safety) labels, aiming to reduce food waste and consumer confusion. The policy, which already led New York to consider a similar move, could push a federal standard amid broad industry adjustments, with grocers updating systems while older labels remain on shelves for months.

via CNN|
#best-if-used-by#california#food-waste
Food Waste-Derived Beads Crack the Code on Low-Energy CO2 Capture
technology2 months ago

Food Waste-Derived Beads Crack the Code on Low-Energy CO2 Capture

ETH Zurich researchers turned dairy and tofu waste into amyloid fibril–based beads that, when combined with potassium hydroxide, form porous spheres capable of absorbing CO2 from ambient air. In tests, 97 milligrams of CO2 were captured per gram of material; a kilogram could capture about 100 grams in a single cycle. CO2 is released by a simple spray of mild acid and base at room temperature, enabling reuse with little energy input. The beads are designed for a circular economy—they’re non-toxic, food-grade, and could be repurposed or biodegraded after use. A life-cycle analysis suggests lower environmental pollution than existing DAC methods. Scaling up remains to be proven, and cost per ton of CO2 removed is yet to be determined, but researchers are optimistic about industrial applicability.

via SciTechDaily|
#carbon-capture#climate-change#direct-air-capture
Buc-ee’s under fire over reported unsold-food waste at closing time
business6 months ago

Buc-ee’s under fire over reported unsold-food waste at closing time

A shopper at a Texas Buc-ee’s alleges staff threw away roughly 50 sandwiches at closing, spotlighting the broader U.S. issue of food waste (about 92 billion pounds annually) and its environmental and social costs. While donations to food banks are suggested, liability concerns are cited as a barrier, and some urge partnerships (e.g., Too Good to Go) to sell surplus food. Buc-ee’s has donated $1 million for flood relief in 2025 and does not publicly disclose its waste policies, prompting calls for greater transparency and waste-reduction efforts.

via Yahoo|
#buc-ees#business#food-banks
Berlin's bumper potato harvest sparks citywide free-spud giveaway
world6 months ago

Berlin's bumper potato harvest sparks citywide free-spud giveaway

Germany’s record potato harvest led to a citywide free-potato giveaway in Berlin, with around 4,000 tonnes redirected from landfill to residents, soup kitchens, shelters, schools and even the zoo; 174 distribution points opened, including shipments to Ukraine, as the event—organized with Ecosia and a Berlin newspaper—shows both the abundance of the crop and tensions in food markets, while sparking new potato recipes and debates over surplus farming.

via The Guardian|
#berlin#food-aid#food-waste
British Fruit Offers Alzheimer’s Protection
health1 year ago

British Fruit Offers Alzheimer’s Protection

Research suggests that turning discarded cherries into powder enhances their health benefits, particularly their anthocyanin content, which may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainable use of food waste but also offers a potential natural strategy to combat dementia, with implications for dietary habits and food industry practices.

via The Independent|
#alzheimers#antioxidants#cherries
British Fruit Offers Alzheimer’s Protection
health1 year ago

British Fruit Offers Alzheimer’s Protection

Research suggests that turning discarded cherries into powder enhances their health benefits, particularly their anthocyanin content, which may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainable use of food waste but also offers a potential natural strategy to combat dementia, with flavonoid-rich foods like cherries showing promise in reducing risk.

via The Independent|
#alzheimers#antioxidants#cherries