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What do 1 million semi-trucks and an average family's annual spending have in common? According to a recent eye-opening article by Angela Haupt for TIME, they represent America's staggering scale of food waste. 🚛💸 As an organization at the forefront of combating hunger and reducing food waste, we at Move For Hunger resonate deeply with Angela Haupt's message. Adam Lowy, our Executive Director, emphasizes, "The reasons people throw away food are, in my mind, ridiculous." This article presents several practical solutions for reducing food waste, supporting a great cause, and offering an excellent way to save money. Here are some golden nuggets from the article that we're thrilled to share: 📝 Make a shopping list to avoid impulse buys. 🥶 Get to know your freezer better; it's a treasure chest for food preservation. 🍽️ Adopt a "use-it-up" mentality and turn leftovers into culinary adventures. 🌱 Use food scraps creatively – they can be nutritious and delicious too! 🐶 Even pets can join the fight against waste; turn safe, unused bits into pet food. 🗓️ Trust your senses over date labels – they can be misleading. Are you looking for tips on how to eat healthily and environmentally friendly? Check out the complete article for some great ideas: https://ow.ly/ic5A50QnwQ0

"𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, 𝙖 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙡🌍 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚." - 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙 Today, as I stumbled upon the significance of 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 while browsing the internet, I couldn't help but pause and reflect. The realization of how fortunate many of us are to have access to plentiful, safe food struck me deeply. However, it also brought to light the sobering truth of food wastage and its profound impact on those less fortunate🙃. In the poster I created, the upper half vividly portrays the lavish waste of food in restaurants, weddings, and other events, a stark reminder of the excesses in our society. In contrast, the lower half depicts the harsh reality of individuals who have nothing to eat, resorting to scavenging from the wasted food. But amidst this reflection, there is hope. We can all play a part in ensuring less food wastage and a more sustainable food system. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁: 𝟭. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Be conscious of how much food you buy and consume. 𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: Store food correctly to prolong its freshness and prevent spoilage. 𝟯. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Repurpose leftovers into new meals to minimize waste. 𝟰. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Donate excess food to local food banks or community organizations. 𝟱. 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: Raise awareness about food wastage and support policies that promote food sustainability. Thoughts that I got and felt while creating creating this poster has been both eye-opening and humbling😇. It reminded me of the power we hold to make a difference, no matter how small our actions may seem. Now, I'm curious to hear from you. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 💭𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄. Let's start a meaningful conversation and inspire positive change together. #WorldFoodSafetyDay #ReduceFoodWaste #Sustainability #Gratitude #GlobalAwareness♻

🌟 Did you know? 🌟 Leftover bread is one of the most wasted food items, contributing to a significant portion of food waste globally. It's disheartening to see perfectly good bread go to waste when there are so many creative ways to give it new life in the kitchen! Instead of tossing it in the trash, consider repurposing it into delicious croutons or comforting bread pudding. Croutons are incredibly versatile and can add a delightful crunch to salads or soups, while bread pudding offers a comforting dessert option that's perfect for using up stale bread. By incorporating these simple recipes into your meal planning, not only do you reduce food waste, but you also save money and contribute to a more sustainable food system. Moreover, tackling food waste isn't just about what we do at home; it's a collective effort that involves businesses, communities, and policymakers. Initiatives focused on reducing food waste, such as redistributing surplus food to those in need or implementing composting programs, play a crucial role in addressing this issue on a larger scale. So, next time you find yourself with leftover bread, get creative in the kitchen and join the fight against food waste! Together, we can make a difference by making simple yet impactful changes in our daily lives🍞💡 #ZeroWaste #foodwaste #sustainability #foodloss #FLWsisters #WASTELESS #FLW

Before you throw away those BBQ leftovers tomorrow, think again! Why not share the feast and make someone’s day? List your excess food on HungreeApp and help reduce food waste in our community. Just imagine—your delicious dishes could be a lifesaver for someone nearby. Download HungreeApp today, use invite code HUNGREE500, and join the movement to combat food waste! #FourthOfJuly #FoodWaste #HungreeApp #ShareTheFeast #Sustainability #listitdontwasteit

In a recent eye-opening encounter, I was struck by the sight of tables abandoned with uneaten food – a jarring snapshot of food waste and poor table manners. Beyond the environmental impact, this reflects a disregard for the effort and resources that go into our meals. This isn't just about waste; it's about a lapse in common courtesy and respect. I'm on a mission to transform these observations into action and am seeking a supermarket partner ready to tackle this issue head-on. The project? Document these tables post-meal to raise awareness and drive change. It's more than a campaign; it's a call to restore mindfulness and gratitude into our eating habits. Are you a supermarket ready to pioneer this initiative? Let's connect and lead the charge towards sustainable and respectful consumption. #foodwaste #tablemanners #sustainabilitymatters #partnershipopportunity #morrisons #tesco #waitrose

In a recent eye-opening encounter, I was struck by the sight of tables abandoned with uneaten food – a jarring snapshot of food waste and poor table manners. Beyond the environmental impact, this reflects a disregard for the effort and resources that go into our meals. This isn't just about waste; it's about a lapse in common courtesy and respect. I'm on a mission to transform these observations into action and am seeking a supermarket partner ready to tackle this issue head-on. The project? Document these tables post-meal to raise awareness and drive change. It's more than a campaign; it's a call to restore mindfulness and gratitude into our eating habits. Are you a supermarket ready to pioneer this initiative? Let's connect and lead the charge towards sustainable and respectful consumption. #foodwaste #tablemanners #sustainability #schoolmeals #partnershipopportunity

What’s more frustrating than getting stuck behind a slow walker in the produce aisle? Only one thing: Food waste 🍎🗑️🥑 It’s a hot-button issue that goes beyond sustainability — think of food waste as the center of a Venn diagram between: - advocates combating food insecurity - TikTokers sharing hacks to save money on groceries - And older brothers asking “are you going to finish that?” at every meal And what better place to make this issue tangible than at the grocery store? In this week’s The Cool Down Business Edition, we get into how reducing food waste be a growth driver for grocery stores — and make a lot of shoppers happy in the process. (don’t worry, I’m saving you a deep dive on composting this time) Highlights include: - Exclusive conversations with major grocery chain Albertsons and food-surplus startup Flashfood - Proprietary insights from our 30M+ monthly audience about what consumers think about America’s food waste problem - The dirty little secret about where most food waste comes from #1 Get the full scoop here: https://lnkd.in/dXDkA7qM #2 Sign up for next week’s edition here: https://lnkd.in/er77ptaj #3 Replace your wiper fluid here: https://lnkd.in/d3DsqHtR (📸 From lunch with the in-laws. What's wrong with me, why didn't I eat that fruit?)

This year’s Earth Day, we want to shine a light on the topic of food waste and highlight our collaboration with TooGoodToGo and the use of the often good after label!   Did you know that 50% of food waste happens at home, with 10% attributed to confusion between Use By and Best Before labels? The good news is we have the power to address it! At Danone Nordics and Baltics, we’re proud to partner with Too Good To Go on their ‘Look-Smell-Taste’ initiative - ensuring good food doesn’t go to waste.   While Use By labels are indicators of safety, Best Before labels indicate quality. This means that a Best Before product, if stored correctly, can often be good to consume past its date; all you have to do is look, smell, and taste to assess if a product is still good to eat. Trust your senses, avoid unnecessary food waste, and help the environment.   Keep an eye out for our products featuring the label!   #looksmelltaste #EarthDay

Foodie Friday Good News: Olio’s Innovative Partnerships to Reduce Food Waste! 🥑🍎 Look what popped into my inbox. 👩💻📧😃 Free food!…That’s great news for food lovers and sustainability enthusiasts. Olio, the food-sharing app that connects neighbours to share surplus food, has taken a giant leap forward. By partnering with major supermarkets like Tesco, Olio is now tackling food waste on an even larger scale. Through these partnerships, Olio’s network of 80,000 Food Waste Heroes has saved over 30 million meals from going to waste. And sadly, food poverty is a feature of today’s world, when there’s really enough to go round. This initiative ensures that unsold surplus food from supermarkets is redistributed to those in need, rather than ending up in landfills. Did you know that an eye watering 900 million tonnes of food are thrown away globally each year. In the UK alone, around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste is generated annually. By reducing this waste, Olio is not only helping to feed communities but also significantly cutting down on the environmental impact. This innovative approach is a win-win for everyone involved. Supermarkets reduce their waste, communities get access to free food, and we all contribute to a more sustainable planet. 🌍 So, let’s celebrate this fantastic initiative and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference, one meal at a time. Happy Foodie Friday! 🍽️ What do you think about Olio’s efforts? Have you tried using the app yourself? #FoodieFriday #OlioApp #FoodWasteHeroes #SustainableLiving #ZeroWaste #supermarket #groceries #CommunitySupport #FoodSharing #ReduceFoodWaste #thecardmachinelady ©️🕊️

This week is important - it's the fourth Food Waste Action Week, with the focus this year on being "choose what you'll use". This means selling and buying whole fruit and veg loose, to avoid the waste from bulk purchases that simply cannot be consumed quick enough before the food starts to decompose. In our business, we see first hand how much surplus food and waste food is out there and wholeheartedly support this campaign. And where waste can't be avoided, we're ready to do our bit and help re-use it to at least avoid landfill. #FoodWasteActionWeek #ChooseWhatYoullUse https://lnkd.in/e6R9zwYU