The estimated 500 pounds of pasta was apparently raw when it was dumped, but subsequent heavy rains softened the food.
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They're part of an effort to prevent food waste from going to landfills, where it emits methane — a powerful greenhouse gas.
- DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press
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Hate mealy apples and soggy french fries? Science can help. Restaurants, grocers, farmers and food companies are increasingly turning to chemistry and physics to tackle the problem of food waste.
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Find out how far from pre-pandemic levels the labor market is, plus what's in the COVID relief package, and more trends from this week's data …
- Angela Pittenger | This Is Tucson
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Schools across Tucson are implementing "recess before lunch" or "reverse lunch" where students hit the playground before sitting down to eat.
- By Tobey Schmidt Arizona Sonora News
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"Unwanted” produce provides a lifeline for many outlets that deal with hunger in Southern Arizona.
- By Hannah Gaber Arizona Daily Star
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Honored for its composting efforts to divert food waste from landfills.
- Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson
The mayor's office is bringing together a committee of local farmers and food advocates to address issues of food security in our community.
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The average college student, like these at the UA, produces about a half-pound of food waste per day, the EPA says.
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