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Whole Foods to stop buying Maine lobster amid risk to endangered species
Maine’s political leaders criticized the decision, which was based on assessments by two conservation groups that have raised concerns that North Atlantic right whales have become entangled in the ropes used to fish for lobster.
Inside the global effort to keep perfectly good food out of the dump
Around the world, lawmakers and entrepreneurs are taking steps to tackle two of humanity’s most pressing problems: hunger and climate change.
Apps like Flashfood and Too Good To Go let you buy food that was going to be thrown away
Several companies say they are tackling food waste by connecting people with unsold food from restaurants and grocery stores.
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To save whales, don’t eat lobster, watchdog group says
The group says that the shellfish, long considered a more responsible choice, cannot be considered a guilt-free meal anymore.
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Plant-based ‘meats’ catch on in the pandemic
As the meat industry struggles to respond to the outbreak, makers of vegan substitutes are ramping up production to meet new interest from shoppers.
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Get ready, New York: The plastic bag ban is starting
A statewide law, which takes effect on Sunday, forbids businesses from providing the single-use bags that many shoppers rely on.
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Less plastic with 'bags for life'? Try again, campaign group says
A surge in sales of thicker reusable plastic bags in British supermarkets is worsening their “plastic footprint,” a report says.
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