The Dr. Hyman Show

How Much Is Your Food Waste Costing You?

Dec 27, 2019
Food waste is costing us dearly, contributing to climate change and wasting resources. Over 40% of food in the U.S. is discarded due to aesthetic standards. Innovative solutions like FreshPaper can help keep food fresher longer. The financial and environmental impacts of food waste are shocking, but small changes can lead to big differences. Composting and repurposing food can combat this problem while empowering individuals and businesses to embrace sustainability. It's time to rethink our relationship with food and reduce waste.
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INSIGHT

Food Waste Cost

  • The average American family wastes over $1,500 worth of food annually.
  • Reducing food waste can help stretch budgets and make healthy eating more affordable.
INSIGHT

Resource Drain

  • Producing and transporting food consumes significant resources like land, water, energy, and labor.
  • Food waste leads to a massive waste of these resources.
ADVICE

Composting

  • Compost food waste to reduce landfill burden and methane emissions.
  • Composting turns organic matter into a beneficial resource instead of waste.
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