Fun facts
Does food waste help world hunger? or hurt world hunger?
Hurt world hunger
True or false: Reducing food waste is the third most effective way to address climate change
True
How can you reduce food waste when shopping?
A. Buy in bulk
B. Make a list and stick to it
c. Ignore expiration dates.
Make a list and stick to it
Which food item is compostable :apple cores or aluminum foil?
Apple Cores
What are some ways you can reduce (Minimize) food waste
1. Eating leftovers
2. Making dinner
Eating leftovers
True or false: Plastic can go in a compost bin
False!
Fill in the blank: Split a ____
True or false :All food that is thrown away is actually bad and cannot be eaten
False
What gas is produced by food waste rotting in landfill?
Methane
Is this food waste or not food waste:
⅓ of all fruits and vegetables never making it to store shelves.
Food waste
What is one thing you can recycle instead of throwing it in the trash?
Food packaging (like cans or cardboard)
Which food item is most commonly wasted around the world?
Fruits and vegetables
How much food do you think the average American family of four waste per year, in terms of cost?
1. $700
2.$1,500
3. $1,000
3. $1,500
New internet trends called ________, where people and social media influencers livestream videos of themselves eating, are leading to excess food waste.
fill in the blank
1. dances
2. Asmr
3. Mukbang
4. Food waste
Fill in the blank: Fruit and vegetable ______ can be composted instead of thrown away.
A. Crumbs
B. Whole foods
C. Peels
C. Peels
How much food in pounds does the average person waste every year?
200 pounds
True or false? Bread will go stale more quickly if it's put in the fridge.
True
In the USA what is the second highest component of landfills?
organic waste
Fill in the Blank: Don't buy ____ if you can't ___ it all.
Bulk (A lot of food) And Eat
Fill in the blank: The total cost of ____ loss and _____ for the global economy is estimated at roughly US$1 trillion.
Food and Waste