Food Waste

Which of the following is NOT a reason that food waste contributes to climate change?

• Uses a lot of resources

• Uses a lot of energy to transport and keep cold

• Food releases methane when decomposing

• People are getting pickier with their food choices

Which food has the highest greenhouse gas impact?

• Green Vegetables

• Meat

• Cheese

• Tomatos

How do gigantic portion sizes at restaurants negatively affect us?

• We overeat and then waste a lot of food.

• We can't decide which meal to order.

• It's harder for servers to carry the plates.

• There's not enough room on our tables.

Why do big refrigerators contribute to how much food we waste?

• It takes up too much room in our kitchen.

• It uses more electricity than a small refrigerator.

• We fill the whole thing and then forget about food or let things expire.

• Big refrigerators break easier.

What's a way that we can repurpose our food scraps to benefit the environment?

• Throw them in the trash

• Compost

• Burn them

• Flush them down the toilet

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Which of the following is NOT a brown composting material (carbon rich)?

• Veggie Scraps

• Dry Leaves

• Shredded Paper

• Cardboard

Which of the following is NOT a green composting material (nitrogen rich)?

• veggie scraps

• grass clippings

• coffee grounds

• dry leaves

How could we be more thoughtful in the ways that we purchase food?

• Shop locally

• Plan ahead

• Buy from sustainable suppliers

• All of the above

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Why is it important to know how to store your food correctly?

• Because tupperware is expensive

• It'll look aesthetically pleasing in your fridge

• Storing it will keep it fresh for longer so it won't go to waste

• The grocer will judge you if you don't know

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What's a good way to adjust your diet to be more sustainable?

• Eat only meat

• Eat less meat and more plant based foods

• Eat out every day

• Eat only carrots

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