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Throwing away good food just doesn’t add up. It wastes money and resources—all while people go hungry. Fixing it? That’s just common sense.
When food ends up in landfills, our water, land, work, and transportation are wasted.
By stopping food waste, we can:
Working together as a community to reach zero food waste provides a clear, measurable goal and is something we can all contribute to easily, cheaply, and quickly.
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When high-quality food looks a little different than normal — produce that’s too big or small, less familiar cuts of meat, or pantry items with outdated packaging — Imperfect Foods sources these healthy options directly and delivers them to you at a discount.
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We’ve identified the simplest, most effective system for meal planning and broken it down into three key steps: selecting recipes, shopping for ingredients, and prepping your meals. These steps might seem pretty obvious, and for the most part they are, but there’s critical strategy within each of them. It’s this strategy that makes meal planning worth its weight in gold — or maybe just the money it saves you!
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The 6-1 method helps people reclaim time spent shopping and navigate rising grocery costs by shopping intentionally and prioritizing fresh ingredients and meals made with whole ingredients,” Coleman tells The Kitchn.
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Too Good To Go‘s marketplace connects your business with 95 million registered users across 18 countries—all eager to buy surplus food. You’ll unlock revenue from unsold food and welcome customers into your store.
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If you’re looking to keep food scraps out of landfills, organizations like RRRASOC, RRS, and CoSustainability can help. They provide guidance and services for recycling, compost collection and aerobic digestion, turning food waste into valuable resources like nutrient-rich compost.
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Donating surplus food is a simple way to reduce waste and support the community. Organizations like Forgotten Harvest, Metro Food Rescue, and Make Food Not Waste make it easy to ensure your extra food feeds people, not landfills. Whether you have surplus ingredients or prepared meals, these groups will help redistribute food to those who need it most.
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Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or college, you can make a big impact as a Student Ambassador. Share ideas with your classmates, lead food waste reduction projects, or host events to inspire change in your school and community.
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Every bit of food saved makes a difference, and as part of our ambassador program, you’ll be a key player in reducing food waste and building a stronger, more sustainable community.
When you sign up, you’ll join the exclusive Beet Brigade—a group of passionate changemakers working to eliminate food waste.
We’ve created practical, easy to follow guides to help you make an impact in your community. These resources are free for everyone and include:
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