Wasting Food and Water Implications

Throwing away food is an issue that not many take into consideration. In
order for fruits and vegetables to be grown, there are many ingredients
needed for successful crop growth, and water is no exception. When people
waste food they do not realize they're wasting water. When ever someone
throws out leftovers or old bananas in the trash you are essentially
allowing water go to waste. In the United States, 47% of consumers discard
spoiled food at least every two weeks and 70% of consumers dispose spoiled
food at least once a month. This not only affects your wallet but it also
affects the way we make use of the land and water that was required to
grow the food. The products that are frequently being thrown into the
garbage are salad bags, milk, vegetables, and fruits. We can all
contribute a small portion in attempt to fixing this issue. Some of the
things you can do as an individual is taking your leftovers home when you
eat out so they can be eaten later. Another thing is to refrigerate fruits
and vegetables so they can last a bit longer. If you have to buy produce
in big portions, know how much will be eaten, so you can avoid tossing
uneaten food.

Submitted by patrica, juan, jackie, linda
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