Reduce Food Waste
In the U.S., 38% of the food supply goes unsold or uneaten each year—about 145 billion meals worth $473 billion. Nearly half (48.2%) of this waste comes from households. Once in landfills, decomposing food releases methane and carbon dioxide, making landfills the third-largest source of human-generated greenhouse gas emissions. To combat this, reducing food waste at home is essential. Follow this guide below to learn about the most preferred to the least preferred methods of managing food waste!
Take Action!
PREVENT
The most important step! Find ways to uninvite waste.
The Guest-imator: Estimate how much food you need to keep your guests full while avoiding food waste
Meal Prep Tool: Helps you create your shopping list and planning your meals
Food Safety: Understand food product dating and shelf life
Food Storage: An interactive storage guide to keep your food fresh and tasty for as long as possible
REDUCE
Rescue and upcycle food before it goes to waste!
Upcycle food scraps and leftovers:
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