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

Jonathan Joy, beverage director of BlueTop, preparing 0 Ducks Given cocktail. Photo credit- Mia Yakel.

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What local restaurants, organizations are doing

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ExploreAtlanta area universities show the way on food sustainability

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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

Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake made with leftover crumbs (Photos by Chris Hunt/Special)

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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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Yvonne Zusel

Yvonne Zusel has been with the AJC since 2010. She works as a digital audience specialist for the food and dining team.

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