Food waste is dire in developed countries, usually wasted or uneaten. A call to tackle food waste at every level is required.
Food waste is nothing new, and each of us has probably been guilty of throwing away a few scraps every now and then. Yet, the downsides of throwing out food add up in the long run. There are adverse effects on not only our mental health but also the...
The outbreak of the coronavirus disease has changed the lifestyle of people. Countries declared in a state of emergency, people engaging in self-quarantine, businesses forced to comply with shortened operating hours, the list goes on. These drastic...
Packaging is one of the great conveniences of modern life. Plastic and other materials can be used for product packages to make shipping and distribution easier. Waste from these packages can cause great damage to the environment, however. Plastic...
It is estimated that around 1.3 billion tons of food worldwide is wasted annually. The exact causes differ in each country, with food waste in developing nations happening in the production and storage stages. In affluent countries, however, food...
‘Uminouchi’ is a new platform built by two Japanese businesses based in Fukuoka prefecture, Benners and Panorama. Benners has built platforms to connect buyers and sellers for selling marine products since its founding. Iguchi, the president of...
Food waste is not a new problem in Japan. Every year, 6.12 million tonnes of food is being thrown out. This amounts up to 132 grams of food waste per person, the equivalent of tossing out a bowl of rice every day. Furthermore, with the ongoing...
In Fukuoka prefecture, Great Morning Hakata hotel and nonprofit organization ‘Junkan-seikatsu Kenkyujo‘ (also known as Namaken, who also brought us LFC Compost) has begun a new effort to tackle food waste. Bio-waste generated by the hotel is...
Restaurants are closing their doors to avoid mass gathering during this pandemic period. Farm-to-table Japanese tavern Tsukada Nojo is no exception. It decided to close down all of its branches for the time being. To save the establishment’s...
The coronavirus pandemic is causing some organizations to face problems of excess food due to the sudden demand drop. Therefore, food waste is becoming a major concern. A Japanese company is helping reduce food waste caused by the spread of the...
Meal kit delivery services are a time-saving solution for busy people. They cut down on shopping, preparation and cooking time, rather than doing everything from scratch. Oisix ra daichi, Inc. is one of the most popular meal kit delivery companies...