These 4 companies are turning food waste into cosmetics, clothing and more

Mar 8, 2021

Pre-consumer food waste is stockpiled before being feed to black soldier fly larvae at the Enterra Feed Corporation in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, March 14, 2018. Picture taken March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Ben Nelms - RC197FAF9DC0

Sustainable fashion is a growing trend, with more companies now jumping on board. Image: REUTERS/Ben Nelms

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