Growing up, I was taught not to waste food, so I always feel guilty if I don’t go through all the data-id=”f9a11717-ad77-4254-a706-a1cba26e65ac” href=”https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/dont-throw-your-leftover-food-scraps-away-how-to-maximize-your-groceries/” target=”_self”>leftovers in my fridge before they spoil. Lately, it seems like most people are also trying to be eco-conscious about not wasting food.
According to the data-id=”f9a11717-ad77-4254-a706-a1cba26e65ac” href=”https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-04/costoffoodwastereport_508.pdf” target=”_self”>US Environmental Protection Agency, an American family of four loses approximately $1,500 per year on food waste. This figure changes based on the cost of food and the size of a family, with some evidence showing that families with children and higher…
