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MILLERSBURG, PA — Mid Penn Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to combating hunger and reducing food waste with a $20,000 donation to Sharing Excess, a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia. …
Mid Penn Bank Donates $20,000 to Fight Hunger Through Sharing Excess Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with The White House, has recently unveiled …
U.S. Government Rolls Out National Strategy to Halve Food Waste by 2030 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to address climate change, food insecurity, and environmental justice, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and …
U.S. Agencies Unveil National Strategy to Cut Food Waste and Boost Recycling Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 30, 2024, three federal powerhouses – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
U.S. Takes Robust Approach to Halve Food Waste by 2030: Aiming for Food Security, Economic Growth, and Environmental Prosperity Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — First Lady Lori Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined forces with Sharing Excess, a food rescue operation at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, to tackle food …
Fighting Food Waste: Pennsylvania’s Push to Ensure Access to Nutritious Food Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (Parks & Rec), the guardian of the city’s 10,000 acres of precious public land and waterways, is taking a major leap towards greener …
Greening the City of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia Parks & Rec’s Fight for Sustainability Read More
Have you ever looked at your trash bin and thought, “Wow, I produce less waste than a nuclear power plant!”? No? Well, neither have I. But don’t worry, because today …
Journey to Zero Waste: Embracing Simplicity, Saving the Planet Read More
Winter is a season of indulgence, with Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts prompting families across the nation to fill their fridges and freezers to the brim. But amidst the delicious excesses, …
Maximizing Your Meals: How Pennsylvanians Can Be More Resourceful to Reduce Food Waste Read More
In an era of abundant resources, it’s a staggering fact that approximately one-third of all food produced globally goes to waste. That equates to nearly 1.3 billion tons of food …
10 Sustainable Ways to Reduce Food Waste: An Eco-friendly Lifestyle Shift Read More