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Food Recovery: A Powerful Solution Combating Food Waste and Food Insecurity
In a country where millions go hungry every day and vast amounts of food are needlessly discarded, food recovery presents a pragmatic and compassionate solution. Yet, amidst the discussion surrounding food waste and food insecurity, the potential of food recovery remains largely unknown to much of the US, and therein lies a powerful opportunity.
Food waste is a solvable problem – here's how to do it.
ReFED’s new Roadmap to 2030: Reducing U.S. Food Waste outlines seven key action areas where the food system must focus its efforts over the next ten years to achieve our national and international food waste reduction goals. Powered by ReFED’s Insights Engine – an online data and solutions hub offering a granular analysis of food waste by sector, state, food type, cause, and impact; a comprehensive review of more than 40 food waste reduction solutions; and much more – the Roadmap to 2030 is an indispensable blueprint for taking action.
Cut back on food waste at HelloFresh
Pre-portioned ingredients down to the last ounce mean you’re not only helping the planet, but also your wallet. We sponsored a leading research institute to conduct a quantitative household study using customers who alternated between cooking dinners with and without HelloFresh meal kits.
Feeling Good About Doing Good
There’s something truly magical about nurturing a garden. The act of planting tomatoes or cukes (or anything else), tending to the plants, and eventually harvesting produce brings an immense sense of satisfaction. For many gardeners, this experience goes beyond personal joy and becomes an opportunity to make a tangible difference in their communities. Donating your surplus garden produce through AmpleHarvest.org is a powerful way to share this bounty, benefiting both the gardener and the community.
Lessons Learned from Fighting Food Waste
This guide is for anyone in the food industry who’s trying to reduce food waste. It’s a “What I Wish I Had Known” report, based on interviews with food manufacturers, grocers and foodservice operators.