04/21/2020
11 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in the Kitchen
Have you ever gone to the grocery store and stocked up on veggies just to find yourself throwing them out after a couple weeks?
It’s not just you. Many people buy more than they need—in fact, Americans throw away trash 🗑 30–40 percent of the food 🍏🍅🥕🍌we produce according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s about $160 billion in wasted food, or 133 billion pounds.😲
That kind of waste takes an enormous toll on the environment🌎, the economy💰, and our communities🏚. Most of that wasted food ends up in landfills where it produces methane, instead of helping to support the more than 37 million Americans who struggle with food insecurity and hunger. Just a few simple steps in your everyday life can help you reduce your food waste at home.
