Wed. 12/07 - Your Milk Is Probably Not Actually Expired

<p><strong><em>How less-confusing food labeling––and perhaps more food-based curriculum in schools––can mitigate the huge problem of food waste. Plus, a new web-based simulator that will show you exactly how screwed you are if an asteroid hits your hometown.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Up First from NPR, Listen wherever you get your podcasts</li><li>Uncommon Goods, Get 15% off your next gift at <a href="http://uncommongoods.com/cool" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">uncommongoods.com/cool</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/11/expiration-dates-food-waste-safety/672311/?utm_source=pocket-newtab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expiration Dates Are Meaningless</a> (The Atlantic)</li><li><a href="https://refed.org/articles/thanksgiving-dinner-will-result-in-305-million-pounds-of-food-waste-in-the-u-s/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Dinner Will Result in 305 Million Pounds of Food Waste in the U.S.</a> (reFED)</li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/07/28/1114335397/expiration-dates-lead-to-lots-of-food-waste-though-these-dates-vary-widely-by-st" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expiration dates lead to lots of food waste, though these dates vary widely by state</a> (NPR)</li><li><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/foodsafety/cook/cooktemp.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use Proper Cooking Temperatures to Ensure Safe Food</a> (MN Dept. of Health)</li><li><a href="https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/waste-free-kitchen-handbook-pb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Waste Free Kitchen Handbook</a> by Dana Gunders</li><li><a href="https://neal.fun/asteroid-launcher/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Asteroid Launcher</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/3adwkb/this-interactive-map-will-show-you-screwed-you-are-if-were-hit-by-an-asteroid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Interactive Map Will Show You How Screw