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Preventing Food Waste Food Waste - Public Domain Can you believe that collectively we wasted  63.1 million tons of food  in the 2018. Wow, that is a lot of food! Each of us individually wastes about  209 – 253 lbs. of food per year. To know how to stop wasting food, you need to know what the causes food waste. What are the causes of food waste? The two largest contributors to food waste are over-consumption and surplus. We buy more than we need. And we do not use what we have. EPA , 2021 What are three ways to reduce food waste at home? Three ways to reduce food waste are plan, buy only what you need, and understand food labels. Make a menu for the week, so you know what you need. Check the refrigerator and cupboards before you go shopping. And understand food date labels , so you do not throw away good foods. What are the benefits of preventing food waste? Composting - Oregon Metro One of the benefits of preventing food waste is saving money. If you make a sho...

When exploring the forests, prairies, deserts, lakes, rivers, and oceans, it is important to remember you are a visitor in the wildlife’s habitat. During you visit to the great outdoors, please be respectful of their habitat and habits. By doing so, you will be helping to protect wildlife from disease and physical harm. When you encounter wildlife, it is important to remember – NEVER FEED WILDLIFE. Why you ask? One reason is the animals will get accustomed to receiving food from humans and begin to expect it. This can cause wildlife to be aggressive and sometimes violent. Secondly, it is harmful to the animals’ digestive system. Lastly, feeding wildlife can interrupt the migration cycle of wildfowl.  Keep Wildlife Wild!