It is no mystery that about 40% of food in America gets wasted. To put things in perspective, a third of the food produced globally gets spoiled or squandered before it even reaches consumers, according to the FAO’s conservative estimates. Taking this point even further, let’s stress here that eliminating food waste throughout the food supply, and all the way to our restaurants and home kitchens, would make enough calories available today to feed more than 9 billion people. So where do we start? In our own homes. First, let’s be careful to not buy more than we can chew. Second, let’s be mindful of what lies in our fridge and pantry, and make sure we put it all to good use. At first, it may feel like heavy-handed strategizing. Then, it will become second nature. Enjoy the creative tips brought to us by TreeHugger, and watch yourself develop new habits. Next, share them with your family and friends, and witness the world inching closer to a world without food waste.
Eliminating food waste takes some fun creativity—and a lot of mindfulness
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