🐮 The diagram below shows that the biggest land use is for cow pastures/range (35%) - but also more cropland is used to produce animal feed than to produce food direct for human consumption. This diagram doesn't even show the land use impact of US food imports, which

🚮 The practice of “dumpster diving,” or searching through discarded items for usable or valuable materials, highlights a much larger problem in our society’s attitude towards beauty and consumerism. 💄 Beauty and personal care products are often packaged in single-use plastic containers, which are not easily recyclable and can take hundreds

🗑️ Food waste is a major global issue that has far-reaching consequences for the environment, society, and the economy. According to the United Nations, approximately one-third of all food produced in the world is lost or wasted each year. This represents a significant loss of resources, including water, land, and energy,

🗑️ Reducing food waste is a significant reason why the consumption of ugly fruits and vegetables is important. Imperfect produce is often rejected due to its appearance, despite having the same nutritional value as their perfectly shaped counterparts. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, one-third of all food

🧑‍🌾 While OzHarvest FEAST program helps students obtain food literacy skills and food waste awareness. Many Australian kids are bombarded by junk food advertisement which impacts their family food purchasing decisions. This week Bruno (my 7-year-old) has been asking for Slurpee’s because he saw it on the side of a

1. Huge Amounts of Food are Wasted Every Year 2. Food Waste is a Major Contributor to Climate Change 3. Food Waste is a Costly Problem 4. Food Waste Happens Throughout the Supply Chain 5. Reducing Food Waste Can Have Multiple Benefits #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability #nature

We are a foodsharing organization dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger in our community. Every day, we rescue excess food from local businesses and distribute it to those in need, including families, individuals, and community organizations. Your donation can make a significant impact on our ability to provide

🚨 To reach Denmark's climate targets, the government's official advisers say that Danes need to replace two thirds of their meat consumption with plant-based foods like pulses, vegetables and wholegrains - estimating this would saved between 2.6 and 3.9 million tons of CO2-equivalents per year.

This number is even more striking, given the large number of hungry people in the world. Wasted food is not only inefficient, it's a social justice issue. Global food waste has an enormous environmental impact, too. #foodsharing #foodwaste #foodshare #sustainability #nature

🍞 The most wasted food type in the US is bread, with 38% of all grain products lost every year across the country. It is followed by milk – with 5.9 million glasses, or nearly 20% of the total amount produced, poured down the sink – and potatoes, 5.8 million of

🧑 Antioxidants are compounds that help protect our cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. Eating foods that are rich in antioxidants can help reduce the risk of certain diseases and promote overall health. 🔰 Here are some examples of foods that are rich in antioxidants: 🍓 Berries - such

🗑️ I went #dumpsterdiving and got a brand new Samsung smart phone! It came with 2 fast charging cables and plugs, plus a brand new phone case. 💫 It's been crazy to see how the dumpster gods seem to provide for my needs and for the needs of the random

🇺🇸 Shockingly enough, while almost 40% of the country’s food is thrown away each year, more than 54 million Americans – 18 million of which are children – were food insecure in 2020, according to data from Feeding America. These numbers represent a huge increase from pre-pandemic levels, when 37 million people

🧑‍🌾 Food goes to waste at every stage of food production and distribution, from farmers to packers and shippers, from manufacturers to retailers, and even households. 43% – or about 21 million tonnes (42 billion pounds) – of all food produced in America is wasted in homes. 🗑️ A similar quantity is lost at

🗑️ A mid-morning US harvest: peanut butter & olives! US retailers are estimated to be wasting $18 billion of food annually — twice their profits. Imagine how much this inefficiency is costing consumers?⁣ ⁣ 🇺🇸 Has the inflation crisis altered US retail food waste? ⁣ ⁣ 🌎 Has climate crisis altered US retail food waste? ⁣ ⁣ Has the