Apr 16, 2021
I buy fresh fruits and vegetables every time I go to the grocery store, but it seems like much of the produce ends in the waste bin, because I don’t get around to eating it or forget that it’s in the fridge. Do you have any tips on how I can avoid this?
You aren’t alone. Americans nationwide throw away about 80 billion pounds of food in a typical year, researchers have found.
For example, approximately 30% of the food produced in the United States is wasted each year, and a significant portion of that occurs at the consumer level. Food waste accounts for 15% of all solid waste in the United States and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Fridge organization can lessen food waste
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QUESTION: I buy fresh fruits and vegetables every time I go to the grocery store, but it seems like much of the produce ends in the wastebin, because I don’t get around to eating it or forget that it’s in the fridge. Do you have any tips on how I can avoid this?
ANSWER: You aren’t alone. Americans nationwide throw away about 80 billion pounds of food in a typical year, researchers have found.
For example, approximately 30% of the food produced in the United States is wasted each year, and a significant portion of that occurs at the consumer level. Food waste accounts for 15% of all solid waste in the United States and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
By Erdal Ozkan
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Positive identification of the pest.
Choosing the least persistent and lowest toxicity pesticide that will work.
Selecting the right equipment, particularly the right type and size of nozzle for the job.
Applying pesticides accurately at the right time.
Calibrating and maintaining equipment to make sure the amount recommended on the chemical label is applied.
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