Reduce Food Waste
Food waste is a prominent issue in American households. One kilogram of food waste equals about 2.5 kilograms of CO2 being released into the atmosphere. Food is also the single largest category of material that fills municipal landfills, and these landfills account for 14.1% of US Methane Emissions.
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The United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand collectively make up the region with the most food waste per person. At around 110 kg/person this region produces significantly more food waste than Europe at around 90 kg/person. The United States, Europe, and East Asia produce by far the most food waste, with the rest of the world producing less than half the amount of food waste per person.