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Santa sits on a large pile of Brussels sprouts with a sign that reads 'stop wasting brussels sprouts'

Why 50 million Brussels sprouts end up in the bin at Christmas

Every December, Britons toss away enough Brussels sprouts to feed a small nation. But sprouts aren't the problem; our treatment of them as a single-use...

A person holds a broccoli and eats the stalk

Should you eat broccoli stalks? Rethinking food waste, one stem at a time

Broccoli stalks are as nutritious as the florets and most people throw them away. Here's what eating the whole vegetable means for nutrition and food…

A person scrapes some food into a bin.

Reducing food waste vs. dietary change: which matters more for the planet?

Reducing food waste and shifting diets both cut emissions. But which matters more—and how can we do both without feeling overwhelmed?

A collection of odd shaped vegetables, that are often excluded.

Perfectly imperfect: why choosing 'wonky' veg matters more than ever

Explore how accepting visually imperfect fruits and vegetables reduces waste, fights climate change, and reshapes consumer habits.

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