Another way to reduce waste when it comes to leftovers is to get reusable containers for them rather than single-use ones. When hosting meals, ask guests to bring their containers or even ...

Such waste doesn't come cheap. The average American throws away $728 worth of food per year, which adds up to nearly $3,000 for a family of four, according to a U.S. Environmental Protection ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. — April 1-7 is Food Waste Prevention Week, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reminding people of the steps they can take to reduce ...

In the United States, the holiday season also comes with some costs, including as much as 25% increases in waste going to landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

U.S. household waste increases by more than 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It’s that time of year to be jolly and holly. But while we give gifts to our loved ones, we can also ...

This is similar to what’s emitted by powering 26,000 homes’ electricity for a year. Here are some tips to prevent and reduce food waste at home.

If you implement even one of these nine tips, you’ll probably trim down on how much you toss out. “Reducing food waste doesn’t mean you have to overhaul your entire life.