Did You KNow? 40% of food is being lost between the farm and the landfill. This waste is even more catastrophic than it appears to be, as the food we throw away uses up 25% of all freshwater in the U.S., contributes to 21% of municipal solid waste, and accounts for 16% of U.S. methane emissions. As 795 million people worldwide go hungry every day,
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Goji makes use of the nutritious, fresh fruits and vegetables that are wasted due to cosmetic defects and other issues that do not affect the actual quality of the produce. Putting out juice that is at once nutritious and delicious, Goji Juice Bar works with local farms as a matter of principle. On top of that, they run a number of school and community outreach programs meant to connect children and adults to the earth, local farmers, nature, and each other, supporting local non-profits and volunteers who share our vision of healthier, stronger, and better communities.