On average, individuals in the U.S. throw away nearly 300 pounds of food a year— for a family of four it amounts to $1,500 in wasted food and money, according to the NRDC.
The waste is not only what we eat—it’s the manpower, fuel, water, and energy it takes to get to the table, according to Kurt Hatcher, Environmental Sustainability manager at the University of Dayton.
The nationwide “Save the Food” campaign offers detailed steps you can take to preserve the food you buy, expiration dates, and ways to incorporate food which is past its prime into your daily meals.
The campaign kicked off in New York City today, more information at www.savethefood.com.
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