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Lea Rainey, founder of Roots Zero Waste Market part 1/2
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Lea Rainey, founder of Roots Zero Waste Market part 1/2

Food Sleuth Radio · Melinda Hemmelgarn

April 17, 202528m 9s

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Did you know that the grocery industry makes a significant contribution to both food waste and the global plastic crisis? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Lea Rainey, founder of Roots Zero Waste Market and Organic Cafe, located in Garden City, ID. Rainey discusses what makes her grocery store unique, including her efforts to reduce waste, offer local/regional organic food, and focus on alternatives to single-use plastic.
 Part 1 of 2.

Related Websites: Roots Zero Waste Market: https://www.rootszerowastemarket.com/
https://idahonews.com/news/local/roots-zero-waste-market-in-garden-city-to-eliminate-waste-in-grocery-stores
Formaticum cheese paper: https://www.formaticum.com/pages/cheese-storage-101
Contronics: https://www.ecrloss.com/innovation/ecr-top-30-innovations-in-food-waste-loss-2023/contronics

Topics

food wasteorganicgrocery storeregional food systemplasticinnovation