The average person ends up trashing 25 percent of the food they buy from the grocery store. This can mean fresh produce, expired dairy, stale bread. The list goes on and on. This cycle of food waste across households, grocery stores and restaurants adds up, resulting in more than 81 billion pounds of fresh, edible food being thrown away each year. What’s the solution? Two food experts join us this week to offer up some answers.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Elena Belavina, associate professor, operations management, Cornell University.
- Jenna Harris, senior manager, donor relations & supply chain, City Harvest.
Links for Additional Info:
- City Harvest – Share Lunch, Fight Hunger Initiative.
- USDA Food Waste Breakdown.
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