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Three unique startups are proving that it's possible to turn food waste into profit while also fighting hunger, creating jobs and reducing harmful emissions.
We know, we know — food waste is an astronomical problem. The good news is, lately it has been getting quite a bit of press, and there have been a smattering of apps, agtech tools, improved food fr…
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An Indonesian company is making shoe leather out of leftover chicken feet, providing fashion lovers with an ethical alternative to shoes made from exotic animal leather.
I also found this online platform that delivers “imperfect groceries” that would otherwise be thrown away to consumers.
Well, some businesses are turning excess food and food waste into profits.
Wow! This app takes excess food and offers it to consumers at reduced prices.
Take a look at this startup that sells software that connects food redistribution organizations to surplus food.
https://betakit.com/how-calgary-based-startup-knead-tackled-the-nfl-drafts-food-waste-with-software/
They exist!
Here’s another amazing idea – recycling beer waste into food and fuel!
https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2021/04/researchers-have-found-a-way-to-recycle-beer-waste-for-food-and-fuel/
Several breweries are already making beers and other alcoholic beverages from waste foods such as vegetables, grains, fruits, milk, and baked goods.
This pasta company is making beer from surplus pasta!
https://news.italianfood.net/2022/12/14/pasta-berruto-launches-anti-waste-beer/
You could also make beer from potato peels.
Here’s one: a #beer made using leftover bread from bakeries.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/28/new-beers-made-from-leftover-bread-marks-and-spencer-adnams
People can also share their excess food using digital apps.
The U.S. has several government and community initiatives designed to prevent food waste by, among other methods, sharing it with others.
People can also donate excess food, especially from restaurants, to the homeless.
Check out these community pantries in Geneva, where people can donate excess groceries.
https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/08/01/free-food-genevas-community-pantries-use-the-sharing-economy-to-prevent-food-waste
Food-sharing programs are one of the best ways to prevent food wastage. Plus, they help create better communities.
The mainstream fashion industry should start using food waste to create fabrics!
Check out these leather shoes that are made from chicken feet.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3085882/leather-shoes-made-food-waste-chicken-feet-offer-fashion
What an inspiring way to reduce food waste!