Food Waste Prevention

Everyday household habits contribute to the massive volume of food that is wasted. This video outlines simple, practical steps individuals can take to waste less. It emphasizes that while personal choices matter, the scale of waste is also driven by systemic issues—such as confusing date labels and industry practices that encourage overproduction and overselling. It underscores the environmental and economic costs of wasted food, noting that much of it ends up in landfills where it generates climate‑warming methane. Viewers can adopt strategies like meal planning, proper storage, and using leftovers, while also recognizing the need for broader policy and industry reforms to meaningfully curb waste. (The Farmlink Project; 5’)

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