"Food Waste: A $728 Annual Cost and Environmental Crisis We Can’t Ignore"

Food waste in the U.S. costs consumers $728 annually and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, primarily originating from homes rather than grocery stores.

• The United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that 35% of food loss and waste occurs in homes, surpassing contributions from grocery stores and restaurants.
• Annual food waste produces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to that of 42 coal-fired power plants, highlighting the urgent need to address this environmental crisis.
• Cookbook author Carleigh Bodrug promotes low-waste recipes like pesto, encouraging creative use of leaf vegetables and carrots to mitigate food waste in households.