Why divert waste from landfill

Luu Chung Nghia makes a toy animal from recycled materials at his small workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Duong Lieu / Tuoi Tre Luu Chung Nghia makes a toy animal from recycled materials at his small workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Duong Lieu / Tuoi Tre A toy animal made from recycled materials by Luu Chung Nghia is seen in this photo. Photo: Duong Lieu / Tuoi Tre Toy animals made from recycled materials by Luu Chung Nghia are seen in this photo. Photo: Duong Lieu / Tuoi Tre A toy animal made from recycled materials by Luu Chung Nghia is seen in this photo. Photo: Duong Lieu / Tuoi Tre Toy animals made from recycled materials by Luu Chung Nghia are displayed at his workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Duong Lieu / Tuoi Tre Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Vietnamese man makes toy animals from waste

Thailand is slowly starting to ease lockdown rules. While it is too premature to say whether the plastic waste levels are expected to go down, some delivery outlets have started offering bio-degradable containers and cutlery. Some online shopping companies are also giving the option of receiving packages without the use of plastic. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus aggravates Thailand’s plastic waste crisis

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Researchers have observed increased demand for common baking goods and cooking staples found in most supermarkets and grocery stores. While frozen pizza sales have gone up, hot-and-ready meals and deli meats prepared in-house by stores have seen a decline in purchases over the past few months.  According to industry analysts that spoke with the outlet, the recent buying habits of Americans come as a reversal of trends that have accelerated over the past four decades.  … [Read more...] about More US Consumers Cooking at Home, Producing Less Food Waste Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

If there is something to be thankful for during the lockdown, it is the adoption of zero-waste cooking. Zero-waste cooking, or the sustainable use of every part of an ingredient used in cooking in order to reduce wastage, is no longer a fad for a select few. Food bloggers are sharing recipes of and recommending this frugal method, driven in part by supply shortage of many everyday ingredients. Top hotels that have started delivering food, too, are incorporating the idea with a deep focus on sustainability. And, for some who are quarantined at home, zero-waste cooking has become a way of life, making the most out of available resources. An Ayurvedic physician -- @indiegoesgram -- has put up her mother’s recipe of watermelon 'thogayals' or rind, on Instagram. Madhushree Basu Roy, a food writer who co-runs a blog, Pikturenama, says using skins or peels is not only about being resourceful but also adds nutrition value to the meal. Similarly, the entire fish is put to use in her … [Read more...] about Zero-waste cooking is becoming a way of life for many