Tag archives for food waste
Revolutionizing Food Sustainability
With our world population growing at an alarming rate and the demand for food becoming even more pressing, every day there is a bigger need for sustainable food options...
Sustainable and Low Waste Meal Prep
When I moved away from home and moved into the dorms at USF, having healthy and accessible meals was never a worry for me. Living in the dorms, students...
All About USF’s Food Recovery Network
From looking to meet new people to searching for experience to add to your resume, joining a club at USF offers many benefits. Not only do clubs establish a...
Composting 101
Compost: What is it? In essence, compost refers to the phase of a natural decomposition process of organic matter and dirt that creates a hyper-fertile soil called humus. The...
Plant-Based & Waste-Free: Refreshing Summer Recipes
The summer months are some of the nicest. Fruits and vegetables are in season, and dinner parties are prevalent. That being said, due to the excessive amount of produce...
Gleaning as a College Student
What is Gleaning? Although “gleaning” may be an unfamiliar term to some, many of us may be unknowingly practicing it in our everyday lives. Defined by the USDA as...
Sustainable Holidays
Sustainable Holidays The holiday season is finally here! It is time for parties and offering of gifts, which sometimes result in extra waste. According to the EPA blog, holiday...
Let’s Prevent Food Waste: A Cooking Series – Tepache Recipe
Ever wondered what you could do with your leftover pineapple skins? Well, it looks like you’re just in luck! Discarded pineapple rounds can be used to make a sweet...
Let’s Prevent Food Waste: A Cooking Series – Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar or ACV is a common household product that has endless uses. It can be used as a health product, for cooking, cleaning, in your skincare, or...
My Composting Journey
Ever since USF closed down its campus in March, I moved back home to Louisville, KY, a city that surprisingly does not have a composting facility. For me, this...