Symbolism

What does the comparison of food waste to the weight of 'nearly 1,500 jumbo jets' symbolize in the passage?

• The high cost of food production

• The massive scale of food waste in schools

• The environmental benefits of recycling

• The speed of food waste accumulation

In the passage, methane is described as a greenhouse gas '25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.' What does this symbolize?

• The minor role of food waste in climate change

• The urgency of addressing food waste's environmental impact

• The simplicity of reducing landfill waste

• The economic cost of food waste

The phrase 'food waste were a country' symbolizes what idea in the passage?

• Food waste is a global issue comparable to major nations' environmental impact

• Food waste is a small, manageable problem

• Food waste only affects certain countries

• Food waste is unrelated to greenhouse gas emissions

What does the use of 'share tables' in schools symbolize?

• A return to traditional cafeteria practices

• A community-driven solution to reduce waste

• A costly initiative for schools

• A focus on increasing food production

The EPA's goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030 symbolizes what broader concept?

• A lack of urgency in addressing environmental issues

• A collective commitment to sustainability

• A focus on economic savings alone

• A rejection of technological solutions

The comparison of food waste to the weight of jumbo jets symbolizes the food waste in American schools.

The description of food waste as the 'single largest component of municipal solid waste' symbolizes its _________ in contributing to landfill issues.

The passage's reference to food waste requiring '21 trillion gallons of water' symbolizes the resources used in food production.

'Share tables' in schools symbolize a

The graph showing monthly food waste in a high school symbolizes the waste patterns throughout the school year.