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Food Waste by the Numbers: What Your Kitchen Is Really Costing You

Every year, the average American household throws away approximately 325 pounds of food. That is not a typo. According to the [USDA Economic Research Service](https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/), food waste at the consumer level accounts for the largest share of total U.S. food loss — roughly 30 to 40 percent of the entire food supply. The cost is staggering: an estimated $1,500 per household per year, thrown directly into the garbage. This post

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