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Oct 2023
4m 37s

Less Waste, More Taste | Food Waste Tips

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We throw away over 66 million tons of food in the U.S. every year. So we’re sharing ways to reduce food waste, including what the dates on products really mean, what to do with food scraps and why labels could be your new best friend. 


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