Earth Month is the perfect opportunity to reflect on our habits and how they impact the planet. We might think about how often we drive and take advantage of the nicer weather to bike to work, or maybe even grab some friends and family and find a river cleanup event for Earth Day. But did you know that you can make an impact without even leaving your house?
We know that wasted food is a problem for many reasons. On one hand, grocery prices have been on the rise, and many families simply can’t afford to throw food away. When we throw food away, we are also wasting the resources needed to grow, harvest and transport that food. Additionally, food that ends up in landfills produces methane gas, a greenhouse gas that is nearly 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
In the United States, nearly 40% of our annual food supply goes unsold or uneaten, and nearly half of the food waste produced by the United States comes from the residential sector. While these stats may seem scary at first, they also tell us that we ALL have the opportunity to make an impact!
For Food Waste Prevention Week this year, consider tackling your food waste by keeping a
To learn more about how you can be a food waste hero this year, visit: https://www.foodwastepreventionweek.com/learn.