14 stories to inspire you to go green in the kitchen and beyond

Earth Day is Monday, and this year we're looking for ways to help you eliminate waste in the kitchen and when you eat out. Read 14 stories that will inspire you to be a little kinder to our planet this year and beyond, and check out

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What local restaurants, organizations are doing

ExploreCheers for Atlanta businesses' efforts to combat food waste

ExploreAtlanta area universities show the way on food sustainability

ExploreEast Cobb restaurant charts sustainable seafood course

ExploreTalking trash: Farm-to-table has arrived, but where is garbage going?

Atlanta chefs join quest to make better, sustainable burger

ExploreChamblee bartender creating no-waste, sustainable cocktail program

ExploreAtlanta: Where compost is king

ExploreTwo organizations celebrate milestones of local food movement

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Recipes, tips and tools to help you cut down on waste

ExploreAtlanta chefs' ideas can help home cooks turn garbage into edible gold

ExploreAtlanta chef shows how leftover crumbs can enhance lots of recipes

ExploreHost a Use It Up party to help with spring cleaning, cut down on waste

ExploreMind the waste: Rethinking leftovers and throwaways

ExploreThe beauty of ugly food

ExploreUse these apps to help tackle food waste

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About the Author

Yvonne Zusel

Yvonne Zusel has been with the AJC since 2010. She worked on the digital news and arts and entertainment teams before joining the food and dining team.

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