Throw Away Tech – AI research in trash cans near you
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (First Alert 4) – Have you ever wondered what happens to your garbage after you close the lid? That’s exactly what a researcher at Saint Louis University (SLU) is looking into – not just where it goes,…
Exploring technology-based solutions to reduce food waste
Food waste is a huge global problem. Around a third of all food produced ends up in the trash every year. The impact on the environment and the economy is immeasurable. Wasted food is a source of greenhouse gas emissions,…
Walmart unveils new technology that can turn expired food into compost and biofuel – here’s how it works
Food waste is a serious problem in grocery stores around the world. While retailers can take steps to minimize it, it’s almost inevitable that some food will spoil on shelves – and when that happens, it’s important to have a…
Is there a universal model for recycling food waste?
How much of the food we bring home each week ends up in the trash? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, that number is 30 to 40 percent—which prompted the U.S. government to cut that percentage in half by…
