Why is wasting food and water so common in America?

I believe Americans do not consciously waste food or water, In fact these days many people are very cautious in their way of consumption. But the major gap is that they have not really seen shortage of food and water in their daily lives and it is... read more

But the major gap is that they have not really seen shortage of food and water in their daily lives and it is very difficult for them to believe what shortage of food/water might feel like and thus do not realize while wasting. read more

The Ugly Truth About Food Waste in America Each year, Americans waste 33 million tons of food. Dana Gunders, a scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, and author Jonathan Bloom discuss the economic and environmental impacts of food waste, and what can be done to fight the growing problem. read more

About 95 percent of the food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities. In 2013, we disposed more than 35 million tons of food waste. Once in landfills, food breaks down to produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas which contributes to climate change. read more