Food Waste Fast Facts
How much of the world’s food is wasted?
A) 1/10
B) 1/3
C) 1/2
B) 1/3
If you don’t finish your dinner, what can you do instead of throwing it away?
Save it for leftovers! The food is still good to eat and you can save time on a meal later in the week.
If you forget food in the back of the fridge, what usually happens?
It spoils/wastes.
If your family buys too much bread, what’s the best way to keep it from spoiling?
Freeze it.
True or False: wasting food also wastes water and energy.
True - Food requires energy and water to grow. Throwing food out wastes those resources that were put into growing or raising it.
True or False: It’s okay to eat food that is a little past the “best by” date if it still looks and smells good.
True - Your eyes and nose are a great tool in the kitchen - just use your best judgement!
What can you do with overripe bananas instead of throwing them away?
Make banana bread, muffins, or smoothies.
What does “ugly produce” mean?
Fruits and veggies that look funny but are still good to eat.
Which food group gets wasted the most in homes?
A) Fruits and vegetables
B) Candy and chips
C) Meat
a) Fruits and Vegetables - 36 billion pounds of fruits and vegetables are thrown out each year.
Leftover chicken bones and veggie scraps can be boiled to make what?
Make a soup or a stock!
Name three things you can put in a compost bin.
Fruit and vegetable scraps, breads, newspapers, cardboard, egg shells, coffee grounds, garden scraps, grass clippings
What does “meal planning” mean?
Deciding what you’ll cook before shopping so you only buy what you need.
About how much money does the average American family waste on food each year?
A) $100
B) $1,000
C) $1,500
C) $1,500
What can you do with veggie scraps like carrot tops or beet greens instead of throwing them away?
Make a vegetable stock, pesto, or compost them.
Why does donating extra food help fight waste?
It feeds people instead of going to the trash!
True or False: Buying in bulk is always better.
False (only if you can finish it before it spoils).