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Food Waste Prevention Month

Newsletter Part 2
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Save more. Waste less.
How much is your family wasting per year?

Each year, American families lose money due to uneaten food.
1 in 5 Californians are food insecure. Redirecting excess wholesome edible food destined for landfills to feed those in need can alleviate this. In the US alone, the production of lost or wasted food generates the equivalent of 32.6 million cars' worth of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Take the guess work out of dinnertime. Check out #Savethefood ‘s GUEST-IMATOR, a dinner party calculator that estimates how much food you need to keep your guests full and happy.
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From farm to fridge, more food is wasted in our homes than any other part of the supply chain. Learn where too store items in your fridge for maximum shelf life! – NRDC Save the Food.
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Did you know? Food loss and waste totals approximately $161 billion dollars. Make sure you know “best before” vs. “use by” dates so you can help bring down that number.
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Composting is a valuable alternative to throwing out unwanted food. Whether you’re an individual in an apartment or a family with a backyard, you can begin composting at home!
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Are you running out of ideas on how to reduce food waste?

Below are some more helpful tips on how you can further reduce food waste in your home.
Keep Food Fresher Longer
  • Freezer should be 0°F
  • Keep fridge below 41°F to keep foods safe
  • Store cooked foods on shelves above raw foods
  • Store foods quickly
  • Store food in sealed containers
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Home Composting
  • Learn the composting basics!
  • There are certain foods NOT to add to a compost.
  • Rapid composting or Traditional composting, which one is best for you?
Want to start your own compost at home? Here is a guide below to help.
Check the Dates
  • "Best if Used By/Before" date indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.
  • "Sell-By" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale for inventory management. It is not a safety date. 
  • “Use-By" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. It is not a safety date except for when used on infant formula as described below.
  • "Expiration Date" Only on baby formula, medicines, and vitamins, which should not be used after this date.
  • “Freeze-By” date indicates when a product should be frozen to maintain peak quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.
We want to hear back from you!
What food waste tip was most useful to you?
Composting at Home
Checking the dates on food
How to keep food fresher longer
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