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What is the largest source of food waste in the United States according to the EPA's 2023 Food Recovery Hierarchy Report?

• Schools

• Households

• Food Service Industry

• Farms

How much food do American schools waste annually, as mentioned in the passage?

• 80 billion pounds

• 530,000 tons

• 2.4 billion pounds

• 32 billion pounds

What percentage of total food waste in the United States comes from schools?

• 40%

• 30%

• 6.6%

• 20%

What is one environmental consequence of food waste in landfills mentioned in the passage?

• Increased soil fertility

• Production of methane gas

• Reduction in water usage

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

Which solution mentioned in the passage has reduced food waste by 25-30% in some schools?

• Food waste awareness programs

• Digital tracking systems

• Share tables

• Partnerships with food banks

What is the EPA's national goal for food waste reduction by 2030?

• Reduce food waste by 25%

• Eliminate all food waste

• Reduce food waste by 50%

• Reduce food waste by 75%

The average American family of four throws away approximately (a)   worth of food annually.

Food waste in American schools costs districts an estimated (a)   each year.

Food waste is responsible for approximately (a)   percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The amount of water required to produce the food Americans waste each year is equivalent to the annual water supply of New York City used (a)   times over.