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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jamey Keaten

Free food fridges take off in parts of Europe in eco-friendly bid to fight waste

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That head of lettuce you forgot to make a salad with starting to wilt? Did you buy too much bread before heading out for a holiday?

In an effort to help eco-conscious consumers, a Geneva nonprofit is ramping up its rollout of street-side, free-access public refrigerators that restaurateurs, at-home cooks and others can use to give away food that’s about to go bad. It’s part of a bigger effort by communities in Switzerland and other European countries to do their part for the environment while helping to cut down on food waste.

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