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No one actually intends to waste food, and yet, it happens. 

Even if you’re great at meal planning and buy only the food you know you’ll need over the next several days, life sometimes gets in the way. And then fresh produce goes bad and gets thrown out. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 40 percent of food is thrown out.

And our farming, grocery and restaurant industries all contribute to food waste as well. 

But we could do better. Wasted food could instead help feed people who are struggling financially. And if we cut down our food waste, we are helping to cut back greenhouse gas emissions. 

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with expert guests about how we can prevent food waste.  

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Wasted food could instead help feed people who are struggling financially. And if we cut down our food waste, we are helping to cut back greenhouse gas emissions. How do you try to avoid wasting food in your home? MPR News host Angela Davis discussed with expert guests about how we can prevent food waste.

MPR News with Angela Davis - The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 40 percent of food is thrown out. And our farming, grocery and restaurant industries all contribute to food waste as well. But we could do better. Wasted food could instead help feed people who are struggling financially. And if we cut down our food waste, we are helping to cut back greenhouse gas emissions. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how we can prevent food waste.  

MPR News with Angela Davis - With 40 percent of food getting wasted, what are your strategies for wasting less?

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With 40 percent of food getting wasted, what are your strategies for wasting less?

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