Transform vegetables, especially those past their prime, into a concentrated base to use in place of store-bought broth or bouillon cubes.
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How to Revive Sad Vegetables Through Braising
Braising vegetables past their prime prevents not only vegetables from going to waste but also cooking liquids and whatever fat you have.
A Recycling Professional Answers Your Trashy Questions
I asked my social media audience if they had questions for my daughter MK who works as a recycling coordinator. They had many!
10 Free and Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution
You have cut all kinds of plastic: to-go cups, shopping and produce bags and bottled water. Here are 10 easy, free ways to cut more.
How to Blanch and Peel Tomatoes and Make Tomato Skin Powder
To render velvety smooth sauces, blanch and peel tomatoes. But don’t worry! The skins need not go to waste. Turn them into tomato powder.
How to Blanch Green Beans and Freeze Without Plastic
Blanch and freeze seasonal green beans to save money and cut the plastic packaging of store-bought. Freezing also reduces wasted food.
How to Make Sourdough Discard Calzone
This calzone recipe helps reduce planet-heating wasted food. Fill the dough with food on hand, ensuring that more of that food gets eaten.
31 Climate Actions in Response to the Latest IPCC Report
Worried about the latest IPCC report and wondering what you can do? Here are 31 climate actions to choose from.
How to Prevent Food From Spoiling During a Power Outage
An approaching storm threatens to cause an extended power outage and your refrigerator is full of food. These tips will help you save it.