Support Us Food waste is one of the most common kinds of waste that happens on a yearly basis. In fact, it is estimated that 30% to 40% of our food supply is wasted. This is why it is so important to find ways to keep our produce fresh for longer to reduce food waste. This is a huge problem and one that we all contribute to in our day-to-day life. We are all guilty of wasting food here and there often because of a lack of planning on our part. Advertisement But the good thing is that there are several ways that you can eliminate some of your food waste. Specifically, when it comes to wasting fresh produce since that is the most time-sensitive food category.