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Food Waste Prevention is every day
Did you know? There is a global-wide Food Waste Prevention week every year, and it just happened on April 7-13, 2025. However, Food Waste...
danielhiestand
Apr 171 min read
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Nonprofit program offers immigrant families support for organic gardens, cultural preservation
In the Eugene-Springfield community, several great nonprofits are helping residents to grow their own food and reduce their food costs....
danielhiestand
Feb 183 min read
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Waste Wise Lane County: Holiday leftover recipe contest returns for second year
Waste Wise Lane County—a part of the Lane County Waste Management Division—is back with its third “ Simplify the Holidays ” campaign. ...
danielhiestand
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Composting is great for the planet—and easier than you think
Fall is cleanup time at my house and garden. By now, the tomatoes, bean plants, and cucumber vines look sad, mildewy, and brown. It’s...
danielhiestand
Oct 28, 20242 min read
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Slash the spoils, part II: Slowing down exposure to ethylene in your fridge
In my last post, I discussed ethylene gas, which is naturally produced by fruits and vegetables as they ripen. Some fruits and...
danielhiestand
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Slash the spoils: Slowing down exposure to ethylene in your fridge
Did you know? Ethylene gas is given off naturally by fruits and vegetables as they ripen. Some fruit and veggies are more sensitive to...
danielhiestand
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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Three holiday leftover recipe contest winners claim great prizes
County residents shared various yummy recipes during our Simplify the Holidays leftover recipe contest. Submitted recipes were...
danielhiestand
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Holiday Leftovers Recipe Contest: Last opportunity to submit your recipes!
The Holiday Leftovers Recipe contest ends Dec. 31, so make sure to get in your recipe entries by then. Those who share recipes will be...
danielhiestand
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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Holiday Leftover Recipe Roundup: Week 2
Waste Wise Lane County is excited to feature the following recipes submitted by local amateur chefs in the spirit of food waste...
angiemarzano2
Dec 1, 20238 min read
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Holiday Leftover Recipe Roundup: Week 1
Waste Wise Lane County is excited to feature the following recipes submitted by local amateur chefs in the spirit of food waste...
angiemarzano2
Nov 24, 20236 min read
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Simplify the Holidays: Holiday Leftovers Recipe Contest Rules
The holidays are approaching, and soon the sensational smells of holiday dishes will start filling our homes along with family and...
danielhiestand
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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What's cooking? We're having a holiday leftover recipe contest!
Stayed tuned for more information on our first holiday leftover recipe contest. Check back here after Nov. 21. Maybe it’s Uncle John’s...
scottoffline
Dec 27, 20191 min read
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