I’ll square with you. I was quite close to winning the “Biggest Treehugger” superlative in my high school’s yearbook, but I’m no Greta Thunberg. I’ve always cared about the environment, and was raised ...

Chef Doug McMaster at Silo Restaurant in London. Launched in 2014, Silo billed itself as the world's first zero-waste restaurant. Since then, a number of restaurants at every price point, from cafes, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Jennifer Allen | Associated Press Carrot tops, potato peels and bones quickly go from your cutting board to the trash bin, but no more. These are just a few ...

"Could you not have a bin in the kitchen," was the catalyst question that sent young chef Doug McMaster on his quest to create the world’s first zero waste restaurant. It might sound like a lofty ...

How does climate change affect where and how we live? The energy used to operate buildings results in more than a fourth of global carbon dioxide pollution. And climate change threatens communities ...

Creating a sustainable kitchen starts with small changes, and zero waste recipes make it easier than you might think. These recipes help cut down on food waste, save money, and make the most of every ...

Pela compiled a list of ways to reduce cooking waste in the kitchen, which can help reduce food spoilage, minimize packaging waste, boost environmental health, create nutrient-dense meals, and save ...

As food insecurities and a lack of resources sprout up nationwide, the restaurant industry is taking steps to combat waste. Suis Generis, a Bywater neighborhood restaurant, has reduced waste by ...

Carrot tops, potato peels and bones quickly go from your cutting board to the trash bin, but no more. These are just a few ingredients at the center of the zero-waste movement, promising to make meals ...