Create meals, not waste: Join the Stop Food Waste Challenge

In the U.S., about 40% of food is wasted. Much of that food waste happens at home.

The most wasted food is leftovers or unspoiled food that could be eaten, according to a recent waste study in Minneapolis.

The Stop Food Waste Challenge is a monthlong effort that started August 1 to help you:

• Notice when you are wasting food.

• Commit to actions with the greatest impact.

• Connect with helpful resources.

• Find support and motivation.

The challenge runs through the month of August. Join the City of Bloomington team at stopfoodwaste.ecochallenge.org.

Did you know?  A family of four spends $2,500 on food that ends up being wasted each year, according to stopfoodwaste.org.