How the Tudors dealt with food waste
During the Tudor period, religious beliefs shaped people’s attitudes towards food and food waste.
March 14, 2024 • ~6 min
People who grow their own fruit and veg waste less food and eat more healthily, says research
Those who grow their own food in gardens and allotments waste less and eat more healthily – but not everyone has the chance to do so.
Sept. 12, 2023 • ~7 min
Installing solar-powered refrigerators in developing countries is an effective way to reduce hunger and slow climate change
Many developing nations have little cold storage and lose much of their perishable food before it gets to markets. Climate-friendly refrigeration can provide huge environmental and social benefits.
Jan. 19, 2023 • ~9 min
About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted, hurting the climate and consumers' wallets
Reducing food waste at home is an action that anyone can take to help slow climate change, often saving money in the process. More consumer education could help show people what to do.
Dec. 12, 2022 • ~9 min
Cooking from meal boxes can cut household food waste by 38% – new research
People tend to waste more of their meals when buying the ingredients from shops, our survey showed.
Oct. 31, 2022 • ~6 min
Eating lots of meat is bad for the environment – but we don't know enough about how consumption is changing
Official estimates indicate that meat consumption is falling in the UK – but not all of the data agrees.
Oct. 26, 2022 • ~7 min
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