Reducing food waste is good for the planet and your wallet

What percentage of food does the average U.S. household waste?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What do "best by" dates on food labels actually indicate?

• The food expires and becomes unsafe

• Peak quality before this date

• A government-mandated deadline

Which strategy does the article recommend to avoid impulse buys?

• • Shopping while hungry

• Meal planning

• Always choosing bulk deals

What is NOT a benefit of reducing food waste?

• Saving money

• Helping the environment

• Making food taste better

Answer explanation

While reducing waste saves money and resources, it doesn’t directly affect flavor.

Composting wasted food eliminates all its environmental impacts.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Composting still wastes resources like water and labor used to produce the food.

"Sell by" dates are federally regulated expiration labels. (USA)

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Except for infant formula, dates are voluntary and indicate quality, not safety.

Buying in bulk always saves money.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Bulk buys only save money if you use all the food before it spoils.

Name one food you often waste and a tip from the article to prevent it.

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You bought a giant bag of spinach but won’t use it all in time. What’s the BEST solution?

• Throw it away

• Freeze it

• Compost it

Answer explanation

Freezing preserves food for later use, reducing waste.

Your grocery store offers "buy one, get one free" on perishable yogurt. What should you consider first?

• Whether you’ll eat it all before it expires

• The brand’s popularity

• The packaging color

Answer explanation

The article warns that sales lead to waste if you don’t consume the food.