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In the United States alone, 40 percent of food gets tossed every year—and that amounts to $162 billion in waste annually, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. This can serve 58,064,516,129 meals using the national average amount spent on a meal of $2.79. The food that we waste contributes to the production of greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gas concentration increase will lead to global warming which results in negative effects to our environment. Moreover, food waste will increase the amount of food produced which includes the growing of crops, feeding of livestock and additional manufacturing process. Additional food production will result in a waste of resources such as water, electricity and feeds. In addition, during the COVID-19 quarantine, people are facing all sorts of food problem. As a result, food waste is a global issue that we should take action to mitigate.

10 tips to reduce food waste

1)	First in, first out: put the new ingredients in the back of the fridge and the older items in the front so they don’t get lost.
2)	Freeze it: freeze leftovers instead of letting them sit in the fridge without a plan for eating them.
3)	Get creative with leftovers: cook leftovers with new ways.
4)	Plan meals in advance: think about what to eat and buy just the ingredients needed for those meals. It’ll prevent from buying more food than what we need and also curb impulse buys, further reducing the chance of waste.
5)	Do not throw food away if it is not expired yet.
6)	Shop strategically: plan for several meals that include one or two of the same ingredients.
7)	Store food properly:  you can significantly extend the shelf life of your groceries simply by storing them correctly.
8)	Take stock:  do a quick inventory of what you already have in the pantry and refrigerator before you shop, so you have a fresh take of what’s on hand.
9)	Dispose smartly: install a garbage disposal in order to help food waste be pulverized and essentially liquefied, making it easier for the system to deliver it to the right place.
10)	Spread the word: share what you have learned from food waste with friends, family, classmates and colleagues.

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