Americans Aren't Unaware of Food Waste – They're Just Too Busy

Americans Aren't Unaware of Food Waste – They're Just Too Busy

5 Mins Read A new study reveals that losing track of food and being too busy are among the key drivers of household food waste in the US. Retailers, manufacturers, and policymakers are all part of the solution. An American family of four throws away roughly $3,000 worth of food every year, amounting to 73kg per person. In fact, 31% of the US food supply ends up being wasted, and 35% of that happens in the home. As inflation drives up food prices…