Tag: Waste

  • Nation & World

    Turning debris into haute couture

    “Marine Debris Fashion Show,” a student design competition featuring outfits made from items humans dumped in oceans, was a highlight of the Arts First Festival.

    5 minutes
    Ellen Vaillancourt.
  • Nation & World

    When picky eating is too great a luxury

    Low-income parents face an extra challenge when trying to get their kids to eat healthy: the cost of food wasted if children refuse to eat it.

    9 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Harvard rolls out plan for the future

    The Harvard Sustainability Plan, released today, sets a holistic vision and clear priorities for how the University will move toward an even healthier, more sustainable campus community. The five-year operational plan targets reductions in energy, water, and waste while also focusing on sustainable operations, culture change, and human health.

    5 minutes
  • Nation & World

    By the numbers

    Keeping Harvard fed is a mammoth logistical effort, almost a military operation. The 12 University-owned restaurants, 13 dining halls, and many catered events now serve about 26,000 meals a day — about 5 million a year. The numbers tell the story.

    1 minute