Did you know….
-Food waste results in 8-10% of the global greenhouse gas emissions.
-Over 60% of food waste comes from households. Yes, 60%!
-Each American wastes 1lb/food a DAY!
-$160 billion worth of food is wasted EVERY YEAR in America. This is roughly $1,500 per family!
-1 in 7 Americans face hunger every day. This number is nearly 700 million across the globe.
The United Nation’s Environment Program created its first ever Food Waste Index Report in 2021 and uncovered that there is nearly TWICE as much food waste as previously thought. Their goal is to cut food waste in half by 2030. That’s our goal too! There are so many ways to make a difference and together, little by little, bit by bit, you can help us achieve this goal!