FOOD : TOO GOOD TO WASTE C u t B a c k o n F o o d W a s t e a n d L o s s
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SAVE MONEY
Think before you buy . On average , households could save about $ 370 per person annually . Imagine what a family of four could do with an extra $ 1,500 each year .
HELP PEOPLE
Donating wholesome food for human consumption diverts food waste from landfills and puts food on the table for families in need .
CONSERVE RESOUCES
Wasted food wastes the water , gasoline , energy , labor , pesticides , land , and fertilizers used to make the food . When we throw food in the trash , we ’ re throwing away much more than food .
LEFTOVER FOOD WASTE
C o m p o s t i n g
Even when all actions have been taken to use your wasted food , certain inedible parts will still remain and can be turned into compost to feed and nourish the soil . Like yard waste , food waste scraps can also be composted . Composting these wastes creates a product that can be used to help improve soils , grow the next generation of crops , and improve water quality .
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