Waste Reducing


Developed countries are responsible for most of the food left uneaten on grocery-store shelves, on restaurant plates, and in home kitchens. Here are some tips for how to reduce your food waste footprint:


AT A STORE Make careful decisions about what and how much you buy at the grocery store.


• Shop at stores that offer “ugly” food at a discount.


• Plan meals and use shopping lists to avoid buying more than what you need.


• Buy fresh food at local farmers markets.


AT A RESTAURANTAmericans spend about as much at restaurants as they do at grocery stores.


• Take home leftovers.


• Share side dishes to keep portions under control.


• Ask the waiter to hold extras such as bread and butter you don’t plan to eat.


AT HOMESmall changes in the kitchen can reduce the amount of food your household throws out.


• Switch to smaller dishes to control portions.


• Plan to eat leftovers on a regular night each week.


• Give uneaten food a second chance. Freeze extras. Blend bruised fruit into smoothies.


IN YOUR COMMUNITY Businesses, schools, and governments can all fi nd ways to dump less food.


• Get your school to join the USDA Food Waste Challenge.


• Ask your local government for a curbside food-scrap collection service.


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