Where is half of America's uneaten food wasted?

You're right: in homes

Food waste is a bigger problem than most people may realize. It means wasted money, labor, and natural resources. And it impacts our wallets, our communities, and our planet.

Nearly 40% of food in America goes uneaten, and about half of this waste happens in households! This costs the nation $310 billion annually, with the average household losing about $1,500 each year to wasted food. The environmental toll is equally staggering—food waste accounts for roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. And it contributes to the loss of forests, grasslands, and other critical wildlife habitats.

The good news is that there are a lot of ways we can reduce food waste at home. From grocery shopping with a list to learning about “Best By” and “Use By” labels to auditing your food waste, all of us can take steps to cut our food waste.

Discover how you can help reduce the financial, environmental, and personal impacts of food waste.