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Mega retailer Walmart is partnering with Denali, a specialty waste and environmental services company, to divert food waste. Walmart will be utilizing Denali’s “de-packaging” technology which will remove food from packaging that is headed for the trash. Normally employees would do this by hand, but now, at Walmart and Sam’s Club locations will use Denali’s tech. The collected food will be converted into animal feed, used to compost, or converted to energy.

Walmart Partners with Denali to Prevent Food Waste in Stores

"Denali's de-packaging technology is revolutionizing the way in which food manufacturers, distributors, retailers — and the cities in which they operate — can reduce food waste." Walmart announced it is partnering up with organic materials recycler Denali to address food waste in its stores. Retail TouchPoints reported that...

Walmart's new partnership to revolutionize food waste recycling: 'Turn millions of pounds ... into useful products'

Avoiding plastic completely can be a challenge. However, there are ways you can minimize your plastic intake and repurpose plastic items in your home. A Redditor shared a simple, genius idea for reusing frozen fruit bags from the grocery store. Instead of throwing out the plastic bags when they finished their frozen fruit, the Redditor used them to store and freeze other food products.

Home cook shares 'clever' hack to save money and cut back on plastic storage bags: 'Never thought of this before'

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Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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This time of year, bushels of rhubarb, potatoes, and lettuce can be harvested in abundance at The People’s Pantry, a community garden that doubles as a fresh food pantry in Blackpool, England. There, residents living in adjacent affordable housing units tend to the fresh crops they grow and then eat. And lining the ground beneath each raised bed of soil is a smooth sheet of concrete, dotted with slivers of ivory shells.

A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.

Florida State

Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

The Healthy 

Maybe you’ve heard about the increasing research that’s suggesting too much exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, could increase cancer risk and disrupt hormonal harmony. Meanwhile, another substance used in plastic packaging, bisphenol A or BPA, has been linked to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.

This Food Packaging “Significantly” Produces Microplastics in Urine, Says New Research

Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

Kingston's food scene is about to come alive in a spectacular way! The Kingsbury Pub is set to host an exciting event on Wednesday, August 28th from 5 PM to 8 PM that will tantalize taste buds and showcase the best of local cuisine. The "Taste of Kingston" promises to be a culinary adventure, bringing together a diverse array of restaurants from across the South Shore area.

Get Ready For "Taste of Kingston": A Culinary Celebration of Local Flavors

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

So the big holiday weekend is here and the weather forecast is fantastic. If you haven’t already decided what you’re going to do, there’s plenty to choose from. Of course, there are some big events that we look forward to all year, but if huge crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller happenings all over the region.

Big Events and Other Things To Do for Labor Day Weekend

Maine State

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Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Corinth, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The City of Corinth has terminated a city employee following his arrest on multiple animal cruelty charges, according to the Corinth Police Department. Jonathan Hurst, who was employed in the city’s sewage department, was officially dismissed from his position on Tuesday evening.

Corinth Fires Employee Facing 27 Counts of Animal Cruelty

If you love ice cream, you’re probably as familiar with the paper-based tubs in which the sweet treat comes packaged. However, you may not know that those paper tubs contain some plastic, and it’s not a given that your local Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) will recycle the tubs.

Ice Cream Brand Blue Bunny Switches To All-Plastic Packaging For Sustainability (No, Really)

Mississippi State

Hinds County, MS

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Our greatest partner in the fight against the climate crisis could be the tiny buzzing insects we often swat away. Australian scientists have discovered a way to genetically engineer the black soldier fly to consume more of our organic waste and reduce harmful pollutants. According to the Guardian, this development...

Scientists genetically engineer unusual new solution to humanity's pollution crisis: 'We are heading towards a climate disaster'

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless has repurposed yet another hotel into housing. Renewal Village opened Thursday at 200 W. 48th Ave in Denver. The former Clarion contains 215 rooms. “All Denverites deserve access to safe, stable, and affordable housing,” Mayor Mike Johnston said at the grand opening. “Housing paired with wraparound services, like Renewal Village, provide key support structure to help people successfully transition out of homelessness for good. Projects like this are an important step to creating housing in Denver that is affordable to everyone, but we have much more work to do to close the gap.”

Coalition opens yet another homeless hotel in Denver

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(MA) Get ready to meet the happiest little pup who does not let his tough past define him. Scooter, or Scoot for short, is a 4-year-old Pomeranian mix pup who was sadly run over by a car, causing permanent nerve damage to the back of his body. Because of this, he is unable to control bodily movements for his back half, forcing him to wear diapers.

Meet Ada: An Adorable Little Pomeranian Searching For Family

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

The glass recycling market in the U.S. shows a mixed performance compared to global efforts. The national glass recycling rate is about 30 percent (this rate varies significantly across states, with some achieving higher rates due to effective deposit return systems and robust recycling programs). U.S. rates are lower than most European countries, where recycling rates can exceed 85 percent. This disparity is largely due to differences in infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and public participation.

Glass recycling on a global scale

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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Kentucky Households Lose $2,052 in Food Waste Each Year

Food waste continues to be a significant concern in the United States, presenting both financial and environmental challenges. According to government estimates, between 30% and 40%...

Kentucky Households Lose $2,052 in Food Waste Each Year

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