U.S. launches drive to cut food waste in half

The federal government announced a campaign to reduce food waste by 50 percent by 2030. The U.S. Food Waste Challenge will be aided charities, religious groups, the private sector, and state and local governments. Current estimates say Americans waste 31 percent of their food. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the average family lets $1,500 in food go… » Read More

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