Food waste prevention is focus of 20 webinars
Next week kicks off Food Waste Prevention Week, a week-long online and in-person awareness campaign designed to inspire cultural changes that reduce food waste at home, work and in communities.
Up to 38% of all food produced in the United States goes uneaten, causing significant economic, environmental, and social repercussions. Ending food loss and waste requires purposeful action.
Why does reducing wasted food matter?
- Saves money - A family of four can save up to $3,000 per year by reducing wasted food.
- Conserves resources - Land, water, energy and human resources are used to grow, package and transport food.
- Improves food access - Safe and nutritious food can be better utilized to strengthen food access in our communities.
And cutting food waste in half by 2030 is one of the goals outlined in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) MI Healthy Climate Plan and is one of the key recommendations for Michigan to achieve carbon neutrality.
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