“Preventing wasted food is one of the biggest opportunities for everyday Minnesotans to impact climate change – period. Our uneaten and tossed groceries are an enormous contributor to climate change, accounting for a full 6% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the world.
And households are the biggest contributor to this waste. The truth is that growing all that food, just to waste it, uses many resources — from water and land to the diesel and emissions behind farm equipment and refrigerated tractor trailers.
The good news is that we, as consumers, can be a real part of the climate change solution and work towards food security for all. Small changes in our behavior can make a huge difference in preventing otherwise good food from going to waste. Eating leftovers, reducing animal protein in your diet by eating more fruits and vegetables, and planning out meals for the week are just a few simple things we can do. All it takes is a little time and planning.” MPCA

More information about how to reduce food waste can be found here:

When good food goes bad

Reduce your wasted food challenge

Simple ways to cut food waste