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How Japan is recycling food waste back into food

Fermentation is helping to reduce the country's food waste

How Japan is recycling food waste back into food
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04/06/2025 15:00 ‧ 3 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Japan is piloting a unique fermentation method to transform edible leftovers into sustainable feed for pigs. Not only does the approach save money, it also reduces waste and emissions. But what is fermentation? What happens at the Japan Food Ecology Center, founded by former veterinarian Koichi Takahashi? And what are the benefits of fermented pig feed?If you'd like to know the answer to these questions and more, click through this informative gallery now.

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