Tag: food waste
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My Fellow Americans: The Alarming Reality of Food Waste
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking revelation reported by The Guardian, nearly half of the produce in the United States ends up in the trash—amounting to an astounding 66 million tons and a staggering $160 billion wasted each year. Furthermore, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified discarded food as the largest single component of…
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5 Insights Gained from Volunteering in the School Cafeteria
Get Pregnant Fast I found myself volunteering at the school cafeteria once again. For two hours, I navigate through a whirlwind of children ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade—each one rushing in and out, embracing the chaos of lunchtime. At my children’s small, private school, financial resources are limited, which means the dedicated part-time staff…