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14. I hate "sell by" labels, which only

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 02:01 PM

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help the grocer, not the customer. "Use by" is more helpful, as is "Expires". But even edible food sometimes has earlier than necessary.

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He chases semitrucks so food can be 'rescued,' not dumped along the route [View all] question everything Thursday OP

good food going to a landfill is a sin. ret5hd Thursday #1

No doubt. littlemissmartypants Thursday #4

It's estimated that 40% of the entire U.S. food supply is wasted per year. ... littlemissmartypants Thursday #7

I hate "sell by" labels, which only Ilsa Friday #14

I think it's closer to 80% airplaneman Friday #15

Good on people/organizations that do this at a moment's notice. Silent Type Thursday #3

Good for him, a true hero. sheshe2 Thursday #5

Bless his heart. Gimpyknee Thursday #6

📌 Bookmark: food rescue. littlemissmartypants Thursday #8

I hate food waste jfz9580m Friday #10

Much respect. The waste of animal protien is freaking disgrace. marble falls Friday #13