Norris Trails
Closest state park to Norris Middle School
Norris Dam State Park
In the US, what is the second highest component of landfills?
Food and other organic waste
Percent of food lost or wasted
30%
How can you use your freezer to prevent food waste?
Freeze food that is close to its expiration date (or that you know you won't eat until before it goes bad). Frozen fruits and vegetables are great for smoothies!
National park where Tremont is located
Activities allowed on Norris trails
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
What percent of food ready for harvest in the United States is never eaten?
40-50%
Food waste is responsible for ______ % of green house gas emissions
8-10 %
How can we reduce food waste at home?
- Eat leftovers
- Store food properly
Amphibian we'll be searching for on our field trip to Tremont
Salamanders
Trail we hiked on the March Tremont Club meeting (we were on multiple trails, but you only have to name one)
Eric Harold Access trail, Eagle trail, Grist Mill trail, and Cliff trail
How many million tons of food is wasted by US households, retailers, and food services each year?
40 million tons
Average amount of calories wasted per person per day
614 calories (or kilocalories)
How can we reduce waste when we eat at restaurants?
- Get a to-go container for extra food
- Split a meal with someone else
- Order a smaller amount of food
Invasive mammal found in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Feral Hogs
Year Norris Dam State Park was established
1953
In wealthy countries such as the U.S. ____ % of food loss/waste occurs from grocery stores and consumer behavior.
40%
How many children die each year form preventable hunger and undernutrition?
To help prevent food waste at home, move ___ ________ to the front of your fridge and ___ _________ to the back
old groceries and new groceries
Number of NMS students attending the Tremont field trip this year
59
Number of miles of trails in Norris Lake Area Trail System
95 miles
A study published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, found that the average U.S. household wasted ____% of its food.
31.9% (will accept 30-35%)
Amount of water wasted each year from food waste
250 kilometers3
How can food waste be prevented in a grocery store?
Sell "ugly" produce that is still edible
Number of annual visitors at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
14.1 million
It's the most visited national park in the United States!