[bonus episode] Food Waste: Save Money & The Planet

<p>Each year, the average family of four wastes an average of 1,000 pounds of food at home, resulting in $1,500 lost. Contrary to popular belief, consumers waste more food than farmers and grocers - households are responsible for over 40% of the food wasted in the United States. Dairy products and vegetables are estimated to make up almost 40% of the food wasted by consumers. Fruit, grain products, and meat, poultry, and fish are the other leading categories that contribute to food wasted by consumers.</p> <p>Tune in to this episode to learn about:</p> <ul> <li>The many factors that contribute to food waste</li> <li>How and why food waste is bad for the environment</li> <li>How confusion over food label dates creates food waste</li> <li>Tips to minimize food waste in your own home</li> <li>Resources to help you shop better, meal plan, store food properly and more</li> </ul> <p>The Sound Bites® Podcast is teaming up with the Food Bullying Podcast during March National Nutrition Month and National Agriculture Month to bring you information on Food Waste and Food Insecurity in a back-to-back bonus episode release.</p> <p>For more information and resources visit the shownotes at www.SoundBitesRD.com/bonus</p>