The Impact Of Food Waste Spans Beyond The Kitchen

The video discusses the significant issue of food waste, highlighting that 30-40% of food in the U.S. is wasted, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. It emphasizes that food waste is a systemic problem involving various stages of the food chain. Misfits Market is showcased as an initiative addressing waste by selling imperfect produce. The video also explores farm-level waste due to labor shortages and market conditions, and retail-level waste from consumer habits and label confusion. Solutions include changing perceptions of edibility and standardizing expiration labels.

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