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City of #SpringfieldMO looks into starting new program to reduce #FoodWaste
By Billie Brightman
Published: Aug. 14, 2026 at 6:46 AM EDTSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - "The City of Springfield’s Environmental Services did a study on landfill waste composition and found that 20% of waste being sent to Springfield’s landfill is food waste.
"The city already has #composting programs that have helped divert a lot of that waste and turn it into something that can help the environment.
"To make an even bigger impact, the city is looking at a grant to fund the new #FoodWise Initiative.
"Staff can apply for up to $300,000 from the #WorldWildlifeFund to pay for an educational outreach program to teach people about best #FoodStorage practices, how to prolong food life by #freezing and dehydrating, #MealPlanning, shopping smart, and using all parts of your food.
" 'How can we help people to better meal plan, especially meal planning on a budget,' said Environmental Services Market Development Coordinator Ashley Krug, 'which is something I think we all consider right now a lot with food being as expensive as it is. How can we think about utilizing materials in a new way that really lets us maximize the usage of them and not forget about the spinach that we have sitting in the back of our fridge every single time?'
"Some of it might seem obvious, but there are parts of it that you might not know about that can help you save food.
" 'Innately, we sometimes think like, ‘Oh, yeah, I understand how to handle this,’ Krug said, 'but oftentimes even our refrigerators aren’t actually designed sometimes in ways that are very intuitive for prolonging produce, for example. So when we can have those conversations with people, that kind of turns that lightbulb on.'
"Through education, the city wants to target families with kids under 18 and adults ages 18 to 35 because young people making change now sets everyone up for a stronger future.
" 'This also just enables you to take that into a long-term lifestyle,' said Krug, 'and those are the people who are going to be inheriting our landfill from all of us, right? So I want kids to think about having ways to preserve that landfill lifespan for as long as possible for themselves.'
"But most of the funds would help support food storage kits and workbooks so no one has a reason to say they can’t do it.
"City staff is finalizing the exact amount they will ask for so they can apply for the grant by September 1. They expect to hear back before the end of the year, as #WWF would like programs to start in January 2027."
Source:
https://www.ky3.com/2026/08/14/city-springfield-looks-into-starting-new-program-reduce-food-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #ReduceFoodWaste #Compost #FoodPreservation #ReduceWaste #ZeroWaste
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#TorontoON - #RepairCafeToronto
"#RepairCafé #Toronto organizes and supports #CommunityEvents where neighbours help neighbours learn how to repair household items. Our events are hosted by various organizations, including local #CommunityCentres, #NeighbourhoodHubs, #EducationalInstitutions, #FarmersMarkets, and more. The video below was filmed at one of our favourite Repair Café locations. You can meet some of the volunteers and fixers, and see what it’s like to visit a Repair Café."
Link to video:
https://vimeo.com/154463372?fl=pl&fe=tiFMI:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #FixIt #ReduceWaste #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #Ontario
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FMRadioHub Celebrates World Environment Day 2026!♻️🌍
This World Environment Day, let’s take simple steps to protect our planet. 🌎 Plant more trees, reduce waste, save water, and conserve energy for a greener future. Every small action creates a big impact. we can create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world for future generations.🌱✨
#WorldEnvironmentDay #FMRadioHub #SaveEarth #GoGreen #PlantTrees #ReduceWaste #SaveWater #SaveEnergy #EcoFriendly
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When to rescue food and when to chuck it out, according to a nutritionist
#Health #FoodWaste #FoodSafety #Nutrition #CostOfLiving #ReduceWaste #HomeCooking #Mould #Food #FoodStorage #ZeroWaste #FrugalLiving #Nutrition #WasteReduction #FrozenFood #Groceries
https://the-14.com/when-to-rescue-food-and-when-to-chuck-it-out-according-to-a-nutritionist/ -
Fans Don’t Cool Rooms and 3 Other Myths About Home Energy Conservation
Shutterstock Want to spend less on energy? You’re not alone. Summer’s approach means air conditioning season is almost here, just in time for a global energy crisis. Naturally, we’re all looking for ways to lower our energy bills. There’s a lot of great advice out there, from ditching incandescent lights to getting a heat pump. But there’s also some energy-saving advice that is useless—and a few tips that actually waste energy.......Continue reading.. By: Justin […] -
So, this article mentions some really interesting things that #China is doing to #ReduceWaste.
Excerpt: "Various restrictions on single-use, nonrecyclable objects like disposable slippers in hotels and disposable tea cups in offices came into place. This resulted in a boom for companies specializing in manufacturing #EcoFriendly disposable products.
"One, Bluepha, utilizes used kitchen oil or 'gutter oil,' a disgusting and rather unique source of urban pollution from street food vendors, as a source of carbon for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates, or #PHAs, which can then be used to make disposable tableware like take-away containers and flatware. The oils in this case are replacing #petroleum products."
The article doesn't say specifically if the containers and flatware are eco-friendly, but it would be pretty cool if they were...
#SolarPunkSunday #Recycling #ZeroWaste #WasteManagement #Shanghai
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Low-Waste Parenting with simple ideas for more mindful family habits! #SustainableLifeIdeas #LowWasteLiving #SustainableParenting #EcoFriendlyFamily #ReduceWaste #GreenLiving #FamilyTips
https://sustainablelifeideas.com/low-waste-parenting/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Sustainable Living Magazine @sustainable-living-magazine-Lowcarbnocarb
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Toy Swaps are happening across Australia in all year round
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
- Wollongong"Toy Swap Australia is an initiative by the Joy of Giving Network, created to spark a movement around swapping. It's about rethinking how we utilise resources like toys, fostering community connections, and minimising our impact on the planet.
Toy Swap brings families and children together to exchange preloved toys, share stories, and enjoy the joy of giving. Each swap is more than just fun — it helps keep toys out of landfill, saves resources, and teaches kids the value of reuse and caring for the environment.
Everyone can be part of it. Whether you're a school, local council, community group, or a parent who wants to make a difference, you can host your own Toy Swap. We’re here to help with ideas, tools, and support.
Join the Toy Swap movement and help build a future where sharing is normal, waste is reduced, and every toy gets a second life."
FMI:
https://www.toyswap.com.au/#SolarPunkSunday #ToySwap #ToySwapsAustralia #CircularToyEconomy #ReduceWaste #SharingToys
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Well, I just emailed our Town Manager with information about discount #RainBarrel and #Composter programs. I know one of our neighbors (who is on the Selectboard) had mentioned how composters cut down on the amount of garbage, and how many folks have home gardens and could benefit from both rainbarrels and composters! Local #SolarPunk vibes!
Maine Resource and Recovery Association:
https://mrra.net/home/products/Upcycle products:
https://upcycle-products.com/me/mwc/#SolarPunkSunday #Composters #RainbarrelProgram #Maine #ReduceWaste #ConserveWater #RainwaterCollection #HomemadeCompost
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Repairing and reusing everyday items is often easier and cheaper than buying new—and it helps reduce waste at the source. Small habits like fixing things can make a big difference for the planet ♻️🌍
#Reuse #ReduceWaste #SustainableLiving #GoGreen -
New EU rules to stop destruction of unsold clothes and shoes - Environment
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/new-eu-rules-stop-destruction-unsold-clothes-and-shoes-2026-02-09_enGood work!
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How buying in bulk supports a more sustainable lifestyle! #SustainableLiving #BulkShoppingTips #EcoFriendlyLife #SmartShopping #ReduceWaste #GreenLiving
https://sustainablelifeideas.com/bulk-shopping-benefits/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Sustainable Living Magazine @sustainable-living-magazine-Lowcarbnocarb
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Pequeñas acciones hoy ayudan a reducir residuos mañana 💚
#Sustainability #ZeroWaste #EcoFriendlyGifts #SustainableLiving #Reuse #ReduceWaste #EcoTips #GiftWrapping #GreenLifestylePhotos from Chula Vista Sustainability's post👉🏽👉🏽 https://www.facebook.com/967084512126817/posts/1294196459415619
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Ooooh...! Lots of recipes to try out here! (I may have to post some individual ones on future SolarPunkSundays!) Recipes include #ThaiCurry and Fridge-Cleanout #Okonomiyaki !
Food Waste Feast - Recipes and tips for a #ZeroWaste kitchen!
https://foodwastefeast.com/recipes/
#SolarPunkSunday #FoodWasteRecipes
#ReduceWaste #ReduceFoodWaste
#FoodWaste #ZeroWaste #ZeroWasteRecipes #FoodScraps -
Recipes include making #CornStock out of corn cobs (something the #SiouxChef #SeanSherman talks about as well)!
26 Recipes to Use Up #FoodScraps
"Waste not want not" never tasted so good!
By Cathy Jacobs
Updated on 02/14/25https://www.thespruceeats.com/recipes-to-use-up-food-scraps-5179510
#SolarPunkSunday #FoodWasteRecipes
#ReduceWaste #ReduceFoodWaste
#FoodWaste #ZeroWaste #ZeroWasteRecipes #FoodScraps -
Food scraps may not be good for birds (though the local corvids would disagree with that), here are some recipes for humans that involve food scraps! (And I intend to try making banana bread using banana peels!)
19 Recipes That Use Food Scraps To Make the Most of Your Ingredients
March 26, 2024
"Our Best Ideas for Repurposing Food Scraps
It never feels good to throw food away. Whether you're tossing scraps from a batch of mashed potatoes or peels from bananas Foster, it’s always a win to stretch those pennies just a little bit further. It might come as a surprise to find all the ways that you can use odd bits of waste, from ingenious appetizers to creative sauces and sides. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite tricks for using various scraps headed to the compost bin so you can perform feats of culinary magic and save a buck, too. For example, many people toss the tough broccoli stems in favor of the dark green crowns, but the stems have a lot of flavor and a great texture if prepared right. Peel away the hardy exterior and include them in a creamy, cheesy potato gratin."
Learn more:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/recipes-that-use-food-scraps#SolarPunkSunday #FoodWasteRecipes #ReduceWaste #ReduceFoodWaste #FoodWaste #ZeroWaste #ZeroWasteRecipes #FoodScraps
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I didn’t ask for this catalogue.
I didn’t subscribe to it.
I even tried to unsubscribe - more than once.Most of us just drop it straight into recycling, and then forget about it.
Let’s stop normalizing silent waste.
#StopJunkMail #NoJunkMail #ZeroWaste #LowWaste #ReduceWaste #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly #ClimateAction #ActOnClimate #SaveTrees #CarbonFootprint #sustainablechoices #Dropa #DropaCatalogue
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👉 Limits apply: up to 15 gallons of paint and 5 household items per visit. One visit per month, first-come, first-served, and while supplies last!
Let’s keep good products out of the landfill and in use where they belong. 🙌
📞 Questions? Call 619-691-5122
📧 Or e-mail: [email protected]
#ReuseCenter #SustainableLiving #ReduceWaste #ChulaVistaGreen
City of Chula Vista GovernmentPhotos from Chula Vista Sustainability's post -
Are you fed up of buying endless paper towels? If so, then this is the answer for you, these will act just like paper towels, but look pretty, and are totally re-usable, meaning you only have to purchase the materials once.
https://www.mommypotamus.com/diy-unpaper-towels-without-a-sewing-machine/
#ZeroWasteLiving #ReusableProducts #SustainableHome #EcoFriendlyChoices #DIYSolutions #ReduceWaste #LowImpactLiving #GreenLifestyle #CutSingleUse #SustainableSwap
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One Community is developing the largest open source building in the world. Here's a 3-minute tour. https://youtu.be/Rh_08ufpbsA
#LocalFoodMovement #DIYSolutions #OrganicGardening #RegenerativeLiving #ReduceWaste #SelfSufficientLiving
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What expiration dates really mean and how long your food lasts! #CookingBlast #FoodTips #SmartShopping #KitchenHacks #ReduceWaste #EatSmart
https://cookingblast.com/expiration-dates-understanding/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Food Discoveries @food-discoveries-Lowcarbnocarb
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Stop throwing things away. Start repairing.
The Repair App connects you with local experts who fix phones, computers, bikes, fashion, and more. Free to use. Local by design.
#repair #righttorepair #fixit #repairmovement #repairculture #reducewaste #reuse #circulareconomy #sustainability #localbusiness #supportlocal #bikerepair #phonerepair #computerrepair #tailor #cobbler
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Welche Erfahrungen habt ihr mit Notebook-Reparaturen gemacht bisher?
(Aufschrauben und verstopfte Lüfter reinigen zähle ich auch zu reparieren)
Ich habe...
#RightToRepair #Repair #Reparieren #ReduceWaste
