Jodie Tavares

Pineapple Skins Replace Soap for a Better Future

Half of every pineapple you eat ends up in the trash. The skin and core can be composted but in many places they are not. One company turns the leftover fruit into natural soaps and detergents. Founder Huang says they are safe for the planet and people. In fact the soap is so safe that he consumes the stuff daily. Dried fruit is part of a new product, cleaning with enzymes instead of harsh chemicals.