County Of Otter Tail issued the following announcement on Nov. 25.
When we waste food, we also waste money and resources. The average family of four will spend $1500 on food that is never eaten due to improper storage, not eating food before it goes bad, and buying or cooking too much at a time. When we throw away food, we waste the resources that went into producing it, including water, soil, energy, and more.
To prevent food waste at home:
- Shop your kitchen and use what you have
- Plan ahead and shop with meals in mind
- Create a shelf for ‘eat first’ items
- Freeze what you can’t eat
- Commit to eating all the food you buy!
For more information on the impacts of wasted food and how to reduce your food waste at home visit ottertailcountymn.us/foodwaste/
#fightfoodwaste #justeatit
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