From March 12-18, the National Hockey League and its member clubs, as part of the first-ever NHL Green Week, will showcase its greening programs and initiatives that are reducing the League's environmental impact, while calling on fans and partners to accelerate a movement toward a healthier planet.
Today's Tip: Food for thought
Americans throw out the equivalent of $165 billion each year by wasting 40 percent (35 million tons) of the food they buy. On average every family in the United States loses $1,600-$2,000 each year to food that is purchased but not eaten. About 95 percent of the food thrown away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities. A byproduct of food once it's broken down in those locations is methane, a potent greenhouse gas which contributes to climate change.
NHL, teams reducing food waste
Programs involve recycling, composting and donating to local shelters