Green for go, orange for no: How a novel color change system is revolutionizing food packaging

When restocking the fridge, our eyes often automatically wander to supposedly "spoiled" food, quickly disposing of it to make room for fresher purchases. As it is not always possible to clearly assess whether something is still edible, people often make a hasty decision to err on the side of caution, contributing significantly to food waste. It is not uncommon for food to be thrown away that would actually still be safe to eat.