In the aftermath of the Thanksgiving feast, most of us still have some leftovers in the fridge. But it is getting to the point that these things need to either quickly be eaten, frozen, or end up turning into a furry green monster. Food waste is a serious problem. According to some estimates, 40-50% of food in America is wasted.
Some of this comes in the field and at the grocery store, but a lot of this comes from waste in our home. We let ourselves get distracted and burn the rice. We prepare too much. We aren't diligent about eating leftovers. We don't properly store it. This wasted food causes a lot more problems than a smelly Tupperware container. It means wasted money, wasted water, wasted fuel, and wasted land use. With a little diligence, I believe that we can do better.
What are some ways that you have found to cut down on food waste?
*Artist A Hendree for U.S.Food Administration during WWI
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