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Food Waste

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Ontario groups fight to reduce food waste

By Vladislava Sukhanovskaya | November 14, 2022

The average London, Ontario, household wastes 2.81 kg (6 pounds) of food each week, and approximately half the food waste is avoidable. Local communities and nonprofits are looking for solutions to the problem.

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‘Best before’ dates may be on the chopping block in Canadian stores

By Mackenzie DeRaad | October 13, 2022

There is a misconception that food is unsafe to consume after the “best before” date has passed. Eliminating these dates or changing the way consumers think about them, can help reduce food waste.