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| We throw away so much food |
Why do we waste so much food? Did you know that we throw away about 40% of our food? People always joke around these days saying that "kids in Africa could've eaten that." There is actually a lot of truth behind this. In the USA, the average person throws away 20 pounds of food per MONTH. Industrialized countries waste only 8 million tons less than all of sub-Saharan Africa food production. We need to be more grateful for the food we get because YES, it makes a difference.
The landfills are all the evidence we need. With organic waste coming in at second place in landfill population and emitting the most methane, it is quite obvious that our waste is also effecting the environment. There are many organizations and charities that try to help with this massive food issue, but they simply can't keep up with all the food going to waste. Many people want to help but sometimes just can't figure out how or just don't want to put in the effort. This leaves people with many questions.
How can I save food? What are some techniques or tips? The answers are actually quite simple.
Create a shopping list and store smartly. Many people will say that all of this really has no impact as a whole, but if everybody tries to not be as wasteful, it can make a huge difference. Read more here.
