Driver Aaron Cornine lowers the back of the truck after dumping his load of food and compostable waste at Missouri Organic's Liberty facility, July 9, 2009. Much of it is covered in dough from baked goods. (Jill Toyoshiba/Kansas City Star/MCT)

Indiana college campuses reduce food waste

The Indiana Recycling Coalition has launched a major effort to cut food waste across the state, while colleges and universities including Ball State work to recycle food that would otherwise be discarded. “Now is clearly the right time to work on food waste reduction in Indiana,” said Carey Hamilton, executive director of the Indiana Recycling Coalition.



April 26 is National Pretzel Day. Jamba Juice has two types of pretzels such as the Sourdough Parmesan and Apple Cinnamon.
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Where to get free, discounted pretzels on National Pretzel Day

National Pretzel Day is observed annually on April 26, and many restaurants that sell the twisty treats are offering them for free or discounted prices to celebrate. Starting in 2003, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell declared April 26 as “National Pretzel Day” to acknowledge the importance of the pretzel to the state’s history and economy.





Ball State is working to get college dropouts back in school because about 22 percent of Indiana's adults have attended college, but didn't complete their degrees, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal. Other Indiana universities and colleges are also wanting to bring them back. DN FILE PHOTO SAMANTHA BRAMMER
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'Back to Ball State' program helps college dropouts return to school

Ball State is pushing to get college dropouts back in school. More than 750,000 Indiana residents — 22 percent of the state’s working-age adults — have attended some college but quit before completing their degrees, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal.





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