Today’s Solutions: May 16, 2025

Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to

Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden

Last week we wrote about five of the easiest veggies to grow if you’re new to gardening. This week we’re back with the easy-to-grow fruit edition! When it comes to growing fruit, plenty of water is the key for sweet, juicy flavor so make sure you’ve got effective irrigation set up and get Read More...

These simple stickers can make

These simple stickers can make fruit last longer

More than 50 percent of fresh fruit and vegetables in the US end up getting tossed. In many cases, this is due to the short shelf life of produce. We’ve previously shared the story of Santa Barbara-based startup Apeel, whose mission to reduce food waste involves an ingenious bio-coating that Read More...

This egg-based solution keeps

This egg-based solution keeps produce stay fresh longer

Produce at your local grocery store is likely coated in carnauba wax to keep it from perishing, but now, researchers at Rice University have discovered a new way to keep fruits and veggies fresh for longer with an innovative egg-based wash.  The new coating is great for vulnerable produce like Read More...

This natural coating makes pro

This natural coating makes produce last twice as long

It can be extremely frustrating to reach into the fridge for an avocado or handful of strawberries and find your produce pals have gone to mush. In addition to your personal disappointment and the toll on your wallet, food waste is responsible for eight percent of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Read More...