Too Good To Go
Food waste is a huge contributor to the climate crisis and we in the U.S. are the worst offenders. An estimated one-third of our food goes uneaten. What is also wasted is the land, water, labor, and energy it took to bring the food to us. Although much waste occurs beyond our control, there are things we can do. Preventing food waste is one of the easiest and most powerful actions you can take.
Pay attention to what food goes to waste on your watch. What changes could you make? Go food shopping with a list that includes only items and their amounts that you know you will eat. Read up on the best way to store food, especially fruits and vegetables. Start a freezer container of odds and ends that can be used later to make soup stock.
The Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov is an excellent resource. You might also like the app Too Good To Go where you’ll find food establishments in your neighborhood who, rather than throw food away, will sell their surplus to you at the end of the day at a fraction of the cost.
“Never doubt that a group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
If you have a tip for not wasting food or if you have an APP that helps you care for our common home, please tell us about it. Email us at stfrancislaudatosi@gmail.com
For more information about the Laudato Si Circle here at St. Francis or to share your own tip of the week, email: stfrancislaudatosi@gmail.com
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