6 Ways to Reduce Food Waste
According to Project Drawdown, a third of the food raised or prepared is never eaten. To reduce waste, it’s not just about what food you buy, it’s also about what you do with that food. Join the movement to reduce food waste from your very own home with some simple, easy tips that can make a big difference. #foodwastetips #reducefoodwaste #reducewaste
Environmentalist Quote
The UN FAO reports that one-third of all food produced for consumption goes to waste. And when we waste food, we also end up wasting all of the inputs like water and energy that were used to grow, process, and distribute that food, which results in unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions. There’s no silver bullet solution to the food waste challenge, but the change we need can be found in individual action, no matter how big or small. What is an action you’re doing to help the environment?
Global Food Waste Stats
Today, on December 3rd (or, 12.3 -- see what we did there?), we want to bring attention to Target 12.3 within the UN Sustainable Development Goals: to halve global per capita food waste by 2030. Looking for what you can do to contribute to Target 12.3 and reduce your own food waste? Check out our blog!
How to Unwaste Your Apples
A single apple is responsible for an estimated 50 grams of CO2 across its lifetime. To make sure those emissions weren't in vain, try to unwaste as much of the apple as possible! We've provided a few tips above but let us know your favorite ways to use apple scraps in the comments 👇🏼
Composting Tips
Why compost? Just ask @IPCC: When food rots in a landfill, it emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is 28 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in warming the Earth. Composting is simple, easy, and better for the planet! We have rounded up some of our favorite tips on the dos and don'ts of composting in your own backyard. Read more at the link.
Delicious, Easy, and Unique Guacamole Recipe
Don't have a delicious guacamole recipe? We've got you covered. This guacamole is sweet, tart, and filled with a satisfying crunch. And the best part? It's made with longer-lasting Apeel Apples & Apeel Avocados, so you can enjoy a delightful snack while helping to reduce food waste.
Fight Climate Change by Fighting Food Waste
According to Project Drawdown, reducing food waste throughout the global supply chain is one of the top opportunities we have as a society to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. With one-third to half of all food produced for consumption goes to waste globally, reducing this waste means we can feed more people using fewer resources. And the easiest place to start? Our own kitchens.
How To Reduce Food Waste at Home
When your produce is withering too quickly, tell it to chill out! Lowering the temp of your fridge to the FDA-recommended 40°F or less can help keep fruits and veggies fresh for longer. But be sure to keep it above 32°F or else your fridge will start acting like a freezer 🥶 Stay cool and reduce food waste for yourself and the planet! 🥦🍓🍐🥬
Apeel Avocados Help Fight Food Waste
With one-third to half of all food produced for consumption going to waste globally, preventing this waste means we can feed more people using fewer resources. With longer-lasting produce, you can start fighting food waste right from your own home. Learn more about Apeel’s approach to sustainability on our website. Source: Project Drawdown
Spring Cleaning for Your Fridge
Spring is here! And, after the year we’ve all had, starting fresh with a deep spring cleaning sounds like a great idea. Beyond reorganizing and clearing items out, we’d like to suggest a few tips to help you improve your kitchen’s energy efficiency and increase your food’s longevity. Here are our quick and easy tips for spring cleaning your refrigerator to reduce energy and food waste! #springcleaningtips #springcleaning #refrigeratortips #refrigeratorcleaning #fridgecleaning
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