Save Money. Save Food. Save Water. Erin Tucci

Objective

• To help people save money on groceries.

• To reduce the amount of food wasted yearly.

• To save water.

Food Waste Basics

• Food > municipal solid waste (MSW)

• More than 36 million tons of food waste was generated in 2012

• Wasting food means wasting water

Why Divert Food From Landfills?

• Economic benefits

• Social benefits

• Environmental benefits

Economic Benefits

• Lower disposal costs

• Reduce over-purchasing and labor costs

• Receive tax benefits by donating food

Social Benefits

• Feed people, not landfills

Environmental Benefits

• Reduce methane from landfills

• Reduce resource use associated with food production

• Create a valuable soil amendment

• Improve sanitation, public safety, and health

How Does It Work?

• Create a free account

• Add items

• Make a note of any allergies

• Search

Features

• Favorites

• Lists

• Allergies

• Recipes

• Reminders

With You At All Times!

• Computer

• Tablet

• Phone

Free

Works Cited

• http://www.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/foodwaste/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwVuz0UJl2A&spfreload=10

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaouOWx3Bmo&spfreload=10

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoCVrkcaH6Q&spfreload=10

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md3ddmtja6s&spfreload=10