@pbsnews: It may sound like the stuff of sci-fi movies, but diverting food waste from the landfill and converting it into electricity has become a real thing. William Brangham visited Ben & Jerry’s Vermont ice cream factory and the operations next door to find out how it works. #pbsnews #newshour #pbsnewshour #foodwaste #benandjerrys #Sustainability

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skeptical.pilgrim
skeptical pilgrim :
PBS, the only source for this well produced, thorough and informative reporting.
2025-08-02 12:57:43
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karmetthefraud
Karmathy :
WHO would defund this
2025-08-02 12:52:44
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lalabakes21
Lala Bakes :
Some creaaaaaam. Chocolate… perhaps? 🤔
2025-08-03 04:57:58
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esmediaz85
Esme :
another reason to support Ben and Jerry's 👏
2025-08-02 12:06:09
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christouned
Christoune :
To hear this type of reporting to the public will end is absurd. PBS should continue to exist and not shutdown.
2025-08-02 12:39:17
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lydiacollins75
Lydia Collins :
Love that they chose Stephen colbert’s ice cream. Definitely intentional.
2025-08-02 12:32:12
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theshiksa
theshiksa :
... sorry we failed you PBS - thank all of you. I know we'll get you back stronger than ever ....
2025-08-02 13:09:57
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missboloney
aiyonie :
This is SO COOL. We really could do so much better for our world. It would produce jobs too!
2025-08-03 06:16:52
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zappyg
zappyg :
This should be an iniative of all food processing facilities, but unfortunately, it is not due to people spreading lies about costs and feasibility of recycling as if throwing it all in a landfill is a better option.
2025-08-02 12:58:59
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myworthless_son
Dood :
WOW! imagine if food waste from everyone could be sent to something like this. if 50k gallons of waste can translate into power for 1300 homes, then what could a city's worth of waste power? 🤔
2025-08-02 13:52:30
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_justjamming
_justjamming :
Can every brand follow their lead all around
2025-08-02 12:42:09
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king3gnomus
KingGnomus :
Ben and Jerry’s and Arizona beverage are on top idc now we just need an ethical brand that serves a lunch item so you can get the bev a meal and ice cream for desert
2025-08-02 13:51:22
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solidtd
SolidTD :
responsible capitalism
2025-08-02 13:11:01
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mnowidjrbrhjrjjrjrjjr
mnowidjrbrhjrjjrjrjjr :
Why is this not the standard for all food waste? This self sustaining energy should be everywhere imagine how many communities could use this.
2025-08-02 14:24:31
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therealltparis
LTParis :
I really wish B&J wasn’t bought by Unilever. They still exhibit some independence but can’t deny that connection.
2025-08-02 12:38:33
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heather.kuzmich
Heather Kuzmich :
maybe if their overlords of B&J didn't break their contract with the CEO for supporting Palestine, I'll buy again... Untill then its sooo nice to hear they got a back up plan to be a power plant.
2025-08-02 12:25:08
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mona_listens
MightyMo :
Anyone else notice Colbert Americone Dream was the ice cream of choice? Well played PBS!
2025-08-02 14:11:18
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mendojenn
MendocinoJen :
I love how you are sly eating Steven Colbert’s Ben & Jerry’s flavour😂😂❤️❤️
2025-08-02 13:09:03
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user703459803594
Sandy :
This is awesome. I am so happy to hear at least one company is thinking about the environment. Many more should be doing this.
2025-08-02 13:44:27
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brielle_laurent
Brielle :
This is awesome! But if they are so worried about greenhouse gases, why don't they stop supporting one of the biggest culprits: the dairy industry?
2025-08-02 12:49:20
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camtastics
Cam :
I’d rather them make ice cream that isn’t $6.99 a pint.
2025-08-02 12:02:19
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ficcboii
DayyumSaddy :
Now imagine if we build more of these instead of more AI data centers!
2025-08-02 19:51:39
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veznoth
Veznoth :
So you're telling me ... That there a WHOLE SECRET TUB... OF FORBIDDEN MIXED FLAVOR ICECREME.. And we're just THROWING IT AWAY???😩
2025-08-02 12:49:19
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loopcreekdachshundswv
Loop Creek Dachshund’s :
PLEASE, 🙏🏻 Everyone make sure to get your PBS Passport pass to keep great reporting, documentaries, and kids programming available to everyone. It’s only $5 a month and you get streaming access to their entire catalog of programs. Thank you PBS for my childhood!!💙💛
2025-08-02 16:18:52
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sllawton97
sllawton97 :
I just want people to know as much as I love Ben & Jerry’s, this process is super common in Europe and has been a set standard for years which is why most European countries don’t have landfills. I’m glad Ben & Jerry’s is doing this but more US companies need to do better with waste management. Speaking as a sustainability specialist
2025-08-02 16:53:26
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