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theme: Wasted food prevention
April is Wasted Food Prevention Month. Learn about how you can take steps to minimize the impacts of this sustainability challenge. And make sure to sign up for the Waste Wise News e-newsletter and follow Waste Wise Lane County on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-know!
Fast facts
- Between 30 to 40 percent of food grown in the U.S. goes uneaten, and wasted food makes up nearly 20 percent of Lane County’s garbage stream.
- A family of four can save an average of nearly $2,000 annually by eating all the food they buy.
- In Oregon, as much as 70 percent of all discarded food might have been eaten if it was stored well, not forgotten, or frozen for later use.
- In the U.S., one in five people lacks consistent access to nutritious food, while up to 3 million tons of wasted food goes to landfills annually.
Test your wasted food knowledge
Compete against other readers and see how you fare. This month, have some fun and test your knowledge of food waste facts!