"And it's just because we're so busy, we're not utilizing the food that we actually buy, she said. The environmental impact is compounded because the food goes in the trash only after a long journey in which it's grown, treated, packed, shipped, prepared and stored. The good news is that cutting waste is good both for the planet and for every household's bottom line."
"The list prevents duplicates and it can also cut down on impulse buys. The worst thing any of us can do and I know everybody's been there is heading to the grocery store when you're hungry and you're just like, Oh my gosh, I need everything.' If you head to the grocery store with a list, you're buying items with intention, she said."
Wasted food costs U.S. consumers about $728 per year and produces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual output of 42 coal-fired power plants. Homes account for roughly 35% of discarded food in 2023 because purchased items go unused. Food waste compounds environmental impact after cultivation, processing, packaging, shipping, preparation, and storage. Reducing household food waste saves money and lowers emissions. Practical strategies include planning weekly meals, checking refrigerator and pantry inventories before shopping, creating a shopping list to avoid duplicate and impulse purchases, and using creative recipes to repurpose ingredients.
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