Food Waste Crisis

Food waste is a national growing problem. The agricultural and environmental protection agency is in full efforts to educate consumers and companies how help reduce food waste. The average American family wastes about $1,500 of food yearly. According to government data retailers waste 1/3 of the country's food supply. Not only is this a waste of food and money but this issue is harming our environment! As those hundred billions of pounds of food rot they are releasing methane gases which amplify global warming. 14% of American homes do not have enough food to properly feed themselves. Studies show that if we reduced our food waste by 15% it'd be enough to feed more than 25 million people! If we reduce our food waste then we will not only be saving money but we will be conserving our natural resorces and preserving our planet for our future generations. The Obama administration has taken a big part in the process of food waste reduction. They want to reduce wasted food by 50% by 2030. Here are some tips to decrease food waste: 

1. Shop realistically, as in buy food that you know that your going to eat.
2. Don't over serve when cooking, and save leftovers.
3. Treat expiration dates as guides; just because it says the food is past it's due date, doesn't necessarily mean that it is.
4. Donate unused or unwanted food to food pantries.
5. Store food in the right places so that it doesn't go bad.
6. Try composting.
I hope my tips are helpful for some people. Please think before you waste!

Recognition to 9/11

Considering that today is day to remember those who have passed in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the world trade center, I figured I should elaborate about this traitorous day. So on 9/11 not only were the innocent souls that went down with the buildings affected, but also the people who live to this day were affected. You'd imagine the only people harmed by this tragic event were the people who were killed, but 400,000 New Yorkers breathed in one of the most toxic pollution clouds ever recorded after the towers were brought down. Between 250,000 and 400,000 people were exposed to the pollution. The U.S government's figures show that the cloud of debris had the highest level of deadly toxins recorded of that time. Levels of acid, sulfur, fine particles, heavy metals and other unhealthy substances were also found. Asbestos and other harmful toxins were also measured at a high rate, thought to be causing cancer and other long term diseases. All of New York was severely affected by this cataclysmic event. Rest in peace to all of those who have lost their lives on September 11th, 14 years ago. And have hope for those who've endured the effects of the attack.

Intro Blog Post

Hi everyone! In this blog I will strive to be the voice of the Environment. I want to broadcast how we as individuals are doing wrong by our Earth, and how we can do right by it. I hope the Environment matters to you as much as it does to me, this is our world guys, it is what we make it. Some people find peace in their homes, in a pool, with friends, etc., as for me I find peace in nature. The beauty and serenity of our Earth is phenomenal! I believe people see news and only see one side of things, what people seem to neglect is the fact that that new stadium that was just built, that that celebrity that just got a billion dollar mansion, or that that new casino a couple towns over, just killed a field, or a forest, or a even beautiful habitat. I think that's why I feel this blog topic is a necessity. People need to be educated on the effects daily developments have on the Environment.. I say 'the Environment' but what it is, is our Environment. As long as we live on this planet, it is our responsibility to take care of it. We don't just effect the Environment, the Environment effects us. I hope my blog sways people to live nature friendly lives. I will be posting my knowledge and share personal experiences/opinions, along with legitimate facts and photos. Take care of the Earth and she will take care of you.

 

 

-Ellaina Warren