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We all deserve to have a fully stocked refrigerator and plenty offoodon the table.
And its even more upsetting to think about when you realize how much food wethrow awayevery single day.
Meanwhile, 783 million people are affected by hunger, and one third of the population faces food insecurity.
Retail also accounts for 12% of food waste.
And unsurprisingly, the United States is a huge contributor to this issue.
Department of Agriculturereports that the country throws away about 30-40% of its total food supply.
Well, the USDA explains that spoilage is a huge factor, as well as equipment malfunction.
Many retailers are also responsible for ordering more than what they can sell.
As far as why we should care so much about food waste, its anenvironmentaldisaster, for starters.
Not to mention the fact that food production is already creating a significant amount of CO2 emissions, theUSDAreports.
According toCNBC, one in eight households in the U.S. struggles with food insecurity.
First,The Environmental Protection Agencyrecommends resisting the urge to buy more than you need.
This will also help you cut down your grocery bill!
And dont forget to check expiration dates at the store.
Theres no point in buying something in bulk thats on sale if you have to eat it all tomorrow.
If its sealed, drop it off at a homeless shelter.
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