Why does almost half of America’s food go to waste?

The video explores the issue of food waste in Salinas Valley, California, where a significant portion of produce never reaches consumers due to packaging errors, market price fluctuations, and consumer preferences for uniformity. This waste contributes to environmental issues, as food in landfills emits methane. Efforts to mitigate waste include donations to food banks and initiatives like Imperfect, which sells less-than-perfect produce at a discount. The video highlights the need for economic incentives to encourage more farmers to donate surplus produce.

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