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Leftovers & Spoiled Food

Leftovers & Spoiled Food
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Compost

Instructions

Food of any kind can be composted: meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables, spoiled food, etc.

Alternatives

Reduce food waste, such as through meal planning, freezing, and consuming items before they go bad.

Facts

A 4-person family loses $1500 a year on wasted food. Each American tosses out 300 pounds of food each year or ~25 pounds per month.

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