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4 steps you can take to avoid ‘perceived scarcity’ and prevent food waste

Published: July 21, 2026

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How to reduce food waste this holiday season

Tips include planning meals, sharing food and making the most of leftovers

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Sustainable Bites: Food and Our Future

At the University of British Columbia, we’re advancing society by addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Sustainable Bites: Food and Our Future What can we do to help make our food systems more sustainable? UBC researchers share small steps that can make a big collective impact. Read the stories below to find out […]

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How technology can help reduce food waste

Eco-friendly food packaging and innovative food processing can help make our food last longer

Building sustainable food systems

As the climate changes, there’s plenty we can do to help ensure both global and local food security

5 ways to cut food waste at home

Wasting food wastes money and the resources used to grow and distribute it. Here’s how Canadians can reduce household food waste