The article explains that throwing away food isn’t just wasteful, it has a major impact on the environment. It says that about 40% of food in the United States never gets eaten and instead ends up in landfills, where it produces methane gas, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. A lot of this waste actually happens at home, where small things like tossing leftovers or slightly imperfect produce add up over time. The article also points out that when food is wasted, all the resources used to grow, transport, and package it, such as water, energy, and labor, are wasted too. On top of that, food waste costs families money. It encourages people to reduce waste by planning meals, storing food properly, using leftovers creatively, composting scraps, and being more mindful about what they throw away.

https://www.upworthy.com/throwing-away-food-isn-t-just-wasteful-it-s-hurting-our-planet-in-a-big-way