The Climate Solution Sitting in America’s Trash

Cutting food waste is a huge potential climate win. Why are we ignoring it?

By Gaea Cabico / Sentient

October 30, 2025

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Gaea Cabico is Sentient's editorial fellow for summer 2025, and an award-winning journalist from the Philippines who reports on climate change, environmental issues and energy through a social justice lens. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in science journalism at New York University.