https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3 Made with fortitude en-us 2019-05-11 23:27:36 UTC 2025-10-27 14:35:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f95d.png javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359153620 A recent report on household food waste shows that up to 68% of household food waste was edible food.]]> 2019-05-11 23:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359153620 javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359153924 To be a more conscientious consumer, minimize my food waste, and dispose of uneaten food in the most environmentally responsible manner.]]> 2019-05-11 23:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359153924 javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359155077 The labels you find on packaged foods are guidelines for enjoying them at their peak flavor.  Most foods are still perfectly edible well past these dates!]]> 2019-05-12 00:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359155077 javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359155197 This law took effect in 2016, and required businesses that produce 8 or more cubic yards of food waste to arrange for green waste recycling service.  The law was strengthened in 2019 to apply to businesses that produce 4 or more cubic yards of food waste.
https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Organics/Food/HealthCare/]]> 2019-05-12 00:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359155197 javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359155511 Many Grocery Stores will donate their unsold food to food banks, or sell it to distribution centers, who then sell it to "salvage stores" (who then sell to consumers at great discounts).]]> 2019-05-12 00:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359155511 javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359159007 A law went into effect in France in 2016 which prohibits grocery stores from throwing away edible food.  This means the food immediately goes to food banks, to feed those in need.  It has generated a huge increase in the quality, quantity, and variety in food bank donations.  

]]> 2019-05-12 01:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359159007 javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359159982 We need to think of it in terms of not just food being wasted: it is a waste of all the resources (water, electricity, gasoline) that went into growing, processing, and transporting the food.

]]> 2019-05-12 01:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359159982 javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359160320 By disposing of food in a non-recycling receptacle, it goes into landfills, where the lack of oxygen causes the food to create methane, a greenhouse gas.  Alternatively, composting and/or using green waste recycling bins are the ideal solutions: composted food scraps create a rich soil, ideal for gardening and growing new food!]]> 2019-05-12 01:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359160320 javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359161978 Websites like savethefood.com are great resources for tips on the best ways to store food, plan meals, and what to do with food that's "past-its-prime."

]]> 2019-05-12 02:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359161978 javakats https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359162768 I consider myself to be frugal, economical, and at least somewhat environmentally savvy.  However, I noticed a "disconnect" when it comes to food: I wanted to learn more about how I could become a better consumer, while also showing food (and the planet) the respect it deserves.]]> 2019-05-12 02:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/javakats/5vx5z439pml3/wish/359162768