True or false
Banana peels can be composted
(true)
What does compost turn into?
B
Composting helps create rich, healthy ________ for plants
Soil
What can you do with vegetable scraps like peels and stems to reduce waste?
Compost them
Which food item is most commonly wasted around the world?
Fruits and vegetables
Plastic can go in a compost bin
(false)
Which of these items should not go into a compost bin?
C
One way to reduce food waste is to store food in the _______
Refrigerator
What is one thing you can recycle instead of throwing it in the trash?
Food packaging (like cans or cardboard)
How much food does the average person waste every year?
About 200 pounds
Worms help break down food scraps in compost
True
What do you need to make compost?
A
Fruit and vegetable ______can be composted instead of thrown away
Peels
True or false :You can recycle all plastic food containers
False (some plastics can't be recycled)
True or false :All food that is thrown away is actually bad and cannot be eaten
False
All food waste is good for composting. Some things like meat and dairy don't break down well in compost
False
What tiny living things help break down food in compost?
A
Earthworms help break down food waste in a process called __________composting
Vermicomposting
Which food item is compostable :apple cores or aluminum foil?
Apple cores
What is the expiration date on a food package?
A suggested date for the best quality, but food can still be safe after that date
Composting helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions
True
What is the best way to stop food waste?
C
_________ gas is released when food rots in landfills, which contributes to climate change
Methane
What should you do with leftover food that can't be eaten?
Donate it or compost it
What percentage of food produced globally is wasted?
About 33 %