7 Ways to Avoid Food Waste
Food waste is often underestimated. One-third of global food production must be recovered or used for various reasons. About 1,300,000,000 metric tonnes annually. As expected, developed nations like the US waste more edible food than developing nations. According to the EPA, the average American wasted 219 pounds (99 kg) of food in 2010. You may not think food waste matters, but it does. This makes this article's advice useful for reducing food waste. Keep on reading, then... Avoid making excessive purchases. Buying less is an easy way to reduce food waste. Whatever its appeal, leftover food in the fridge may go to waste if the family doesn't eat it. According to research, spreading out weekly grocery shopping trips over the week can help people avoid overbuying and waste. Refrain from throwing away good food. Mould indicates that something should be thrown away, but food past its prime shouldn't be thrown away. Many leafy greens and vegetables soften or wilt before ripene...