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Red Meat Increases Risk Of Endometriosis

👩‍⚕️ A new scientific review has looked at the link between food and endometriosis prevention and symptoms. Research findings Authors of the new scientific review highlight that treatment for endometriosis is limited, and that nutritional intervention may be a “helpful” course of action. Endometriosis symptoms are associated with high levels of

Banana is full of chemicals

🍌 Can you believe that this is the ‘chemical’ makeup of a banana? By Plant Based News #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability  #meat #plantbased #climatecrisis #vegan #plantbase #diet #climate #change #nature #zerowaste #agriculture #health

Reversing the worlds massive food waste problem

Reversing the world’s massive food waste problem could produce enough to feed 2 billion people. It’s also a top solution for mitigating climate change, says non-profit think tank ReFED. Check out ReFED's food waste management section in our Global Agrifoodtech Investment Report. 🔗 Download the free report

What is a mushroom?

What is a mushroom? 🍄 Infographic via University of Florida. By Unbiodiversity #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability  #meat #plantbased #climatecrisis #vegan #plantbase #diet #climate #change #nature #zerowaste #agriculture #health

Global temperature rise

0:00/1× 🌡️ Rising temperatures due to climate change have been driving mass die-offs of coral reefs in the Arabian Sea.But there is hope. Abu Dhabi is now on a mission to restore seagrass, mangrove forests and coral reefs through its #GenerationRestoration initiative. By UN Environment Programmea #foodsharing #foodwaste

Carbon footprint infographic

🌍 Here are some tips to reduce your carbon footprint 👣 and help biodiversity prosper! Infographic by Jing Zhang Illustration #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability  #meat #plantbased #climatecrisis #vegan #plantbase #diet #climate #change #nature #zerowaste #agriculture #health

Webinar: Circular Design for Food an introduction

🌍 Following the popularity of our Circular Design for Food Webinars within our network we are now extending the invitation — Join experts from the Foundation’s Food Team on the 19th April at 3pm BST to learn how we can transform our food system with circular design. These webinars are NOT

Finding Balance: How Giving Up Led Me to a Healthier, Happier Life

🇳🇿 Since New Year holiday, I have been feeling great, well managed between, church, family, both 4 days work at ASB and Food rescue Friday. Every task I’m on it and done it effectively, I feel much better as I can see my results. 🥦 We opened new shop in Westgate,

Germany: meat consumption

🇩🇪 Germany's meat consumption is lower than before records began, and the best news: 9.8% less pork and 8.2% less beef were produced domestically last year. By Vegconomist - the Vegan business magazine #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability  #meat #plantbased #climatecrisis #vegan #plantbase #diet #climate #change #nature #zerowaste

Developed and developing countries waste

🌍 Developed and developing countries waste or lose roughly the same amount of food every year, at 670 and 630 million tons respectively. Around 88 million tons of this is in the EU alone. #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability  #meat #plantbased #climatecrisis #vegan #plantbase #diet #climate #change #nature #zerowaste #agriculture #health

Dumpster dived fresh fruits and vegetables

This is what 17lbs of dumpster dived fresh fruits & vegetables look like, when I'm finally feeling creative 😀 I rescued all of this and SO MUCH MORE from a local grocery store dumpster, washed and sanitized it, and then had an awesome time organizing & photographing it! After

Another University to go VEGAN

🤯🥳⁠⁠ Queen Mary University of London's Student Union just made an incredible move towards sustainability by passing a motion to make their catering 100% plant-based by 2029! ⁠⁠It's so inspiring to see students and Uni's taking the lead in making positive changes for our planet!

Waste Through Food Upcycling: A Profitable Opportunity

🍏 Grocers generate a significant amount of waste, most of which ends up in landfills and incinerators. Recycling is the answer to this problem, but only 75-80% of the waste generated is recyclable and compostable. The United Nations Environment Programme’s “UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021,” states that 17% of

Greenhouse gas emissions

🚨 Food loss and waste account for about 4.4 gigatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually. #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability  #meat #plantbased #climatecrisis #vegan #plantbase #diet #climate #change #nature #zerowaste #agriculture #health

GREENWASH ALERT

🚨 We need reductions in meat/dairy, not sticking plaster techno-fixes! But the UK government refuses to follow its own experts' advice. Instead, they are proposing sticking plaster solutions like feed additives - which at best will slightly reduce the overall emissions of UK cows/sheep, leaving most emissions in

Plastic Pollution in Africa: Threats and Solutions

🌍 Plastic pollution has become a significant environmental concern in Africa, as the continent struggles to manage the increasing amount of plastic waste generated by its growing population. In many African countries, waste management infrastructure is inadequate or non-existent, leading to the accumulation of plastic waste in landfills, water bodies, and

Food waste and water

💧 Food waste ends up wasting a quarter of our water supply in the form of uneaten food. That’s equated to USD $172 billion in wasted water. #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability  #meat #plantbased #climatecrisis #vegan #plantbase #diet #climate #change #nature #zerowaste #agriculture #health

Australian food waste

🇦🇺 Australia wastes 7.6 million tonnes of food each year, 70% of this is perfectly edible. Food waste costs our economy $36.6 billion a year. Majority of food waste in Australia comes from our homes (2.5 million tonnes). Food waste costs households $2,000 - $2,500 per

Global food system

🥦🍏 Our global food system is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss. We can all play a part in reducing food waste and protect #biodiversity! By UN Biodiversity #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability  #meat #plantbased #climatecrisis #vegan #plantbase #diet #climate #change #nature #zerowaste #agriculture #pesticides #health

The Circular Economy and Food Waste

🗑️ How does foodwaste reduction align with the principles of a circulareconomy? It's more than just recycling leftover food – it's designing waste out of our food system to prevent surplus in the first place. Many people promoting a "circular economy" may wonder where food waste

Global Food Waste: 1.3 Billion Tonnes Discarded Annually, Valued at $1 Trillion

🗑️ According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, about one-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted every year, which amounts to approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food. This food waste has an estimated annual value of $1 trillion. The economic,

Robin Greenfield: Dumpster Diving

🥦🍏 Robin Greenfield is an advocate for dumpster diving and has created a resource guide to provide information on the topic. The guide includes information on the problem of food waste, solutions, how to get involved, food rescue programs, and tips and how-tos for dumpster diving. 🍅🫑 Dumpster diving involves searching through

How The Death Of Dumpster Diving Shows An Appetite For Reducing Global Food Waste

🗑️ The death of dumpster diving, or the practice of retrieving edible food that has been discarded in dumpsters or trash cans, shows an increasing appetite for reducing global food waste. This is because it reflects a growing awareness of the environmental and social impact of wasting food, as well as

Embracing Zero Waste: The Importance of Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling

♻️ In today's world, the concept of zero waste is gaining more and more attention due to the increasing concern about the environment. The term "zero waste" refers to a lifestyle that aims to minimize waste production, particularly the amount of non-biodegradable waste that ends up in

How To Make Vegan Pesto With Stinging Nettles

🥦🍏🍅🫑🥬 Enjoy this vegan pesto with fusili or rotini and a sprinkling of dairy-free cheese Toss this flavorful vegan pesto with your favorite pasta for a quick weeknight dinner! DURATION 21 mins COOK TIME 1 min PREP TIME 20 mins SERVINGS 6 servings Ingredients -6 cups 90 g of stinging nettles,