This is Part 3 of a three-part series. Part 1 on Spent Goods and Part 2 ran on Organic Lifestyle. If you haven’t read them yet, go back and start there — this one’s the ending, and it’ll mean more
My French Odyssey — Part 3: French Lessons
My French Odyssey — Part 1: Food
This is Part 1 of a three-part series. Part 2 runs on the Organic Lifestyle blog, Part 3 comes back here to Spent Goods. Read all three to complete the odyssey. It’s a sunny Saturday late morning here in Toronto
Artisan Sourdough vs. Commercial Grocery Sourdough: Why It’s Worth the Upgrade
What’s Really in Your Grocery Store Sourdough? Most bread labelled “sourdough” at the grocery store has very little in common with the real thing. Commercial loaves are typically leavened with added yeast, loaded with dough conditioners, preservatives, and vinegar to
Climate Friendly Food: How Your Groceries Can Address Climate Change
What you eat is one of the most powerful levers you control every day. Small food swaps—like choosing upcycled bread—can reduce diet-related emissions by up to 25% while fighting food waste. This page shows how to turn your regular grocery
How can I support local food systems while reducing food waste?
If you want to shrink your climate impact and strengthen nearby communities, one of the most practical steps is to support local businesses that upcycle food by‑products that would otherwise be wasted. By choosing Spent Goods products made with rescued
What is a climate-friendly diet and how do I start one today?
A climate-friendly diet prioritizes foods with lower environmental impact—like plant-based, local, and upcycled ingredients—to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without sacrificing nutrition or flavour. You can start today by swapping everyday staples like bread for upcycled alternatives that rescue food waste
Are plant‑based or fibre‑rich breads actually better for me and the planet?
Plant‑based, fibre‑rich breads are usually better for both personal health and planetary impact than refined conventional loaves, and upcycled spent‑grain breads can go a step further by boosting fibre and protein while cutting food waste. Conventional vs fibre‑rich vs spent‑grain
For Flavour Hunters Only: Why Spent Grain Bread Has Chefs Obsessed
Spent grain breads are addictive not because of bold malty flavours, but because of their unique texture and visual appeal. Brewery spent grains contribute hearty, nutty character and grain-studded chew that chefs love for plating and foodies crave for authentic,
How We Transform Brewery Waste
Traditionally, something is discarded once it is perceived to have no value to the beholder. However, we believe it’s simply a matter of finding a market for those who see value in that so-called waste or what we like to call ‘Spent Goods’. North America based recycling is based
What makes a food product climate-friendly or low-carbon? A practical guide using spent grains
Climate‑friendly or low‑carbon food keeps greenhouse gas emissions and waste as low as possible from farm to fork, while still delivering nutrition people actually want to eat. Upcycled products made from brewery spent grains turn a local waste stream into