Food For Waste. USDA is uniquely positioned to help address the problem of food loss and waste through its programs policies and guidance. Nearly 40 million tons 80 billion pounds every year.
Food Waste In America Food Waste Food Waste Campaign Prevent Food Waste from www.pinterest.com
Food waste on the other hand is in most cases driven by consumption patterns and demands which are shaped by commercialization economic wealth and culture. When food goes uneaten not only are these resources already wasted once but the environmental impact of food. Heres some food for thought.
When food is tossed aside so too are opportunities for improved food security economic growth and environmental prosperity.
In some of the statistics and activities surrounding recycling the term waste is stretched to include non-edible by humans parts of food such as banana peels bones and egg shells. Recycle food waste to feed animals or to create compost bioenergy and natural fertilizers. While food waste happens throughout the supply chain from the farm to the table a whopping 83 percent occurs at restaurants and homes. Heres some food for thought.
