Food
31% of the U.S. food supply goes unsold, unused, or uneaten at home and at businesses. Here are some great tips and local solutions for food waste reduction and rescue, so that food instead goes to feed people, animals, and the soil! REDUCE FOOD WASTE Shop your...
Community, Events, Food
Take Action on Hunger! Napa Recycling & Waste Services is sponsoring a CANNED FOOD DRIVE in association with the Napa Food Bank. Check your pantry shelves for non-perishable goods that may be nearing their “use by” dates. Your donation of canned goods helps...
Community, Food
Donate your food supplies to those in dire need! Date: November 16, 2024 Time: 9 am-12 pm Napa Drop-Off Location: Trancas Park and Ride Parking Lot, Intersection of Redwood/Solano — Saturday, November 9: Scouts will place door hangers at residences. If you...
Community, Food
Take Action on Hunger! Napa Recycling & Waste Services is sponsoring a CANNED FOOD DRIVE in association with the Napa Food Bank. Check your pantry shelves for non-perishable goods that may be nearing their “use by” dates. Your donation of canned goods helps...
Compost, Food
BEAT THE “ICK” FACTOR! Reduce moisture and odors in your pail or cart by adding soiled or shredded paper, or by wrapping your food scraps in newspaper. You can also freeze your food scraps and then put them in the cart on collection day. Avoid odors, mold,...
Food, Tips
Storing your fresh produce correctly is one of the easiest and best ways to reduce wasted food. Download the Fruit & Veggie Storage Guide: Food Tips to Stop Waste GENERAL RULES: Do not wash fresh produce until ready to eat. Always refrigerate cut or peeled...
