Climate Action in Your Kitchen: How to Prevent Food Waste
Think back to your last trip to the grocery store: maybe you purchased some more veggies to try out a new recipe, or bought extra food in bulk because there was a sale. If you were to take a look in your trash can right now, how much of that purchase would you find? Odds are, it may be more than you expect, and you’re not alone. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a family of four is estimated to lose $3000 each year on food that never gets eaten — an average of up to $56 a week. What you may find even more surprising is that the food waste you produce at home is actually a significant contributor to climate change.
