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!
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!
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