【推荐1】Did you buy too much bread before heading out for a holiday? Did you give up the vegetables that are going bad?

In an effort to help eco-conscious consumers, a Geneva nonprofit is speeding up its plan of street-side, free-access public refrigerators that restaurateurs, at-home cooks and others can use to give away food that’s about to go bad. It’s part of a bigger effort by communities in Switzerland and other European countries to do their part for the environment while helping to cut down on food waste.

The nonprofit Free-Go has placed refrigerators and shelves in Geneva where passersby can get fruit, vegetables, bread and other perishables(易变质食品) to take home for free.The program costs about $40,000 to run each year and enjoys the support from the city government. It began a year ago with a single fridge outside a community center in western Geneva and it now has four fridges, strategically placed around town. A fifth one is planned before year’s end.

Free-Go is experimenting with scheduled pickups at apartment buildings to make it easier for residents(居民) to participate in the program. It has also set up a“hotline”that restaurateurs can use to call for the collection of unused food. Free-Go says giver s of food from the private sector, such as restaurants, must make a promise to ensure the given food is safe to eat.

Free-Go says about 1 billion tons of food go to waste every year around the world—using up energy and other resources in the farming and transportation process. Similar food-sharing activities are in place in the capital, Bern, after the idea was imported from Germany.

According to Foodsharing.de, a community group in Germany that started more than a decade ago, more than a half-million people in Germany, Switzerland and Austria have made “the food-sharing initiative an international movement”and have helped save 83 million tons of food from going to waste.

【推荐3】Many teens view summer as a time for relaxation and vacation, but for some, it's all about money. Summer jobs for teens should be fun, social, and changeable. Here are some popular part-time jobs that let teens make some money while getting valuable experience for the future.

Landscaping and Lawn Care

Landscaping and lawn care（草坪护理）are popular during the summer months.Many people don't have the time to care for their lawn and garden,but it is a job that needs labor and long hours.If you don't mind getting dirty and love the outdoors,nature,and designing,this job is right for you.

Life Guard

If you are at least a 15-year-old skillful swimmer,you might consider training to be a certified lifeguard（有资格的救生员）.To become a certified lifeguard,a 37-hour course is required,which includes training in CPR,AED,first aid,and etc.You'll also have to pass a written test and a swimming test.

Babysitting

Babysitting is a way for any teenager who enjoys kids to make money. Neighbours, family friends, and relatives with small children often need help and want someone they know and trust. In order to offer more valuable services, teens can take classes on dealing with emergency situations. When a teenager proves her responsibility, her part-time business will be successful.