That is the amount of food waste produced across the world each year. This poses not only an enormous environmental problem but it creates ethical and financial problems, as well. Countries that produce the most food waste, yearly, are: China – produces over 197 million tons a year India – produces a little over 141 … Read More
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A study One ‘Use-Up Day’ a week cuts food waste by a third | News | Unilever global company website sponsored by Unilever and conducted in Canada, suggested one day a week be designated as use-up-day. On that day the 1,000 families that were part of the study were given tips and meals suggestions to … Read More
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Only 30% of these bottles are recycled and it takes three times the amount of water to make a plastic bottle than the water they hold. Plastic beverage bottles are the third most common item washed up on beaches. Though it is unwise to reuse single-use plastic bottles, you should use a reusable water bottle … Read More
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Between 30% to 40% of all food in the US goes uneaten – approximately 20 pounds per person each month. Americans are throwing out $165 billion of food yearly. Getting food to your table every year requires 80% of our fresh water, 10% of our energy, and half of our land. If we are wasting … Read More
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Americans discard over 52 million tons of food each year—that’s 400 pounds for each person. Though farms, restaurants, grocery stores, and institutional food services all have some food waste, households contribute the most, over 43% of all the food wasted is done at home. We need to be more responsible with this precious commodity and … Read More
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Food makes up the largest portion of solid waste found in US landfills. In a recent study researches focused on the nutritional value of food we routinely throw away. Americans are not getting enough fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamins A, C, D, and E while at the same time throwing away tons of good food … Read More
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Food costs have grown 30% in the last 10 years. Use leftover meat or poultry to top a salad and put vegetables in a soup or casserole. Leftover fruit can become part of a morning smoothie when paired with yogurt and a few ice cubes. Throwing food away is like throwing money in the trash. … Read More
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