Combatting food waste through produce rescue program abc15
NOGALES, AZ — When it comes to food waste, the United States is the worldwide leader. Each year, an estimated 146 million tons of food ends up in landfills. Much of the discarded food comes in the form of bruised or"ugly" produce that is otherwise perfectly healthy to eat.
Palettes of produce are delivered all day, but with more than 40 different varieties of fruits and vegetables, what ends up at the Borderlands Produce Rescue are the rejects - not good enough for your supermarket shelf. "We were able to save between 30 and 40 million pounds of produce annually from going to the dump," said Soto.
"So, because you like the perfect tomato, you're not going to go to the grocery store and purchase the tomato that is missing a stem or maybe has a little black dot on it," said Soto. "That's why we sit here waiting for that phone to ring and say, hey, come and pick up this truckload of tomatoes or a truckload of eggplant," said Soto.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
The World’s Largest Hotel, Restaurant And Leisure Companies In 2022Fast-food chains have weathered the pandemic better than the rest of the restaurant sector, largely thanks to drive-thru service and digital ordering. Now, customers are returning to normalcy and companies have begun to rebound. Global2000
Les mer »
'Heroes of our time' exit Mariupol steel plant; Kremlin calls it mass surrender: Live Ukraine updatesA contingent of Ukrainian fighters who doggedly defended a steel mill in Mariupol for weeks have 'fulfilled its combat mission,' Ukrainian officials said, and efforts were underway to evacuate the last of the defenders.
Les mer »
Supply chain issues lead Dothan City Schools to cut out summer food bus programUsually the Groovy Grub Bus delivers meals to students in need throughout the summer, but this year, the wheels won’t be turning.
Les mer »
The Houston Food Bank turns 40 as food insecurity, poverty continue to skyrocketCOVID-19 eroded the Houston Food Bank’s army of 85,000 volunteers, many of whom have yet to return. Meanwhile, service demands are higher than before COVID as Texans continue to rely on charity to combat skyrocketing inflation.
Les mer »
Revolutionary Micro Nuclear Reactors Will Run on WasteNuclear waste is a major problem of nuclear energy, but now, a Silicon Valley startup plans to use nuclear waste to make power.
Les mer »
FDA, Abbott Nutrition Agree on Plan to Restart Michigan Baby Formula FactoryThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reached an agreement with Abbott Nutrition on a plan to restart production at the Michigan baby formula plant to combat the shortage crisis.
Les mer »