Student Tribune
Build Sustainability into Your Life - Reduce Food Waste
The average U.S. household wastes just over 31% of the food that it obtains.
Reducing food waste will help reduce the greenhouse gases generated from food
rotting in landfills, helping to mitigate climate change.
- Survey your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry before shopping to
avoid buying food you already have.
- Plan your meals based on food that you have that needs to be used
up.
- Only purchase food needed for your planned meals.
- Include quantities needed on your shopping list to avoid overbuying
(e.g. salad greens – for 2 lunches)
Penwarden, Ann
Sustainability Steering Committee
04/04/2023