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1. www.rts.com › resources › guidesFood Waste in America in 2024: Statistics & Facts | RTS

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   Learn how much food Americans waste, why they waste it, and what are the effects and solutions of food waste. Find out how states and cities are taking action to reduce food waste and its environmental and economic impacts.

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   How much food is wasted in the United States?

   • In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30–40 percent of the food supply. This figure, based on estimates from USDA’s Economic Research Service of food loss at the retail and consumer levels, corresponded to approximately 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth of food in 2010.

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   Where does food waste come from?

   • The root is complex and multifaceted, with waste coming first from America’s homes (43 percent) and restaurants, grocery stores and food service companies (40 percent), where people throw out food, followed by farms (16 percent) and manufacturers (2 percent), where too much food is produced. So how do we tackle food waste in America?

   Food Waste in America in 2024: Statistics & Facts | RTS

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   How much food loss & waste are there?

   • USDA estimates: amount of food loss and waste from the food supply at the retail and consumer levels: in 2010 food loss and waste at the retail and consumer levels was 31 percent of the food supply, equaling 133 billion pounds and almost $162 billion. Neither estimate provides a comprehensive evaluation of food loss and waste in the United States.

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   What percentage of food waste is food waste?

   • Key Steps for Donating Food – For Retail Food Establishments In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30–40 percent of the food supply.

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3. www.fda.gov › food › consumersFood Loss and Waste | FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Learn how to prevent, reduce, and recycle food waste in the United States with FDA's tips, tools, and partnerships. Find out how food waste affects the environment, the economy, and the food supply.

4. www.epa.gov › sciencematters › americas-food-wasteAmerica’s Food Waste Problem | US EPA - U.S. Environmental ...

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   May 29, 2024 · Every year in the United States, approximately 31% (133 billion pounds) of the overall food supply is wasted, which impacts food security, resource conservation, and contributes to the 18% of total U.S. methane emissions that come from landfills.

5. www.usda.gov › foodwaste › faqsFood Waste FAQs - USDA

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   Learn about the causes and impacts of food waste in the United States, and the USDA's goal to reduce it by 50 percent by 2030. Find out how to join the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions program and measure your progress.

6. www.usatoday.com › story › newsHow bad is food waste in the US? Study shows what you can do ...

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   Nov 14, 2023 · A national survey by MITRE and Gallup found that one-third of all food in America is wasted, costing households $1,500 per year and contributing to climate change. The survey also identified policies and behaviors that could reduce food waste and help those in need.

7. www.feedingamerica.org › our-work › reduce-food-wasteFighting food waste and hunger with food rescue - Feeding America

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   Join the fight against food waste! Learn how Feeding America rescues 4 billion pounds of food annually, preventing waste and feeding millions.

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9. www.usda.gov › foodlossandwasteFood Loss and Waste - USDA

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   Learn how USDA programs, policies, and guidance can help reduce food loss and waste, which affects food security and the environment. Find out how farmers, businesses, consumers, schools, and donors can take steps to fight food waste.