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airplaneman

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15. I think it's closer to 80%

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #7)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 02:06 PM

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I have talked to farmers about waste before it even makes it to market. Just observe what is wasted at restaurants. Too many people throw out good food on or after the expiration date. It’s a crime really
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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

The food we waste and/or throw away is shameful and this is one example of a town in Minnesota Deuxcents Thursday #2

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

OMG..those statistics are heartbreaking..as another said, sinful, and I agree Deuxcents Thursday #9

Excellent articles. How do we get consumers to not waste food? The 2nd link pretty much pins blame on them. Silent Type Friday #11

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

U.S. households waste about 1/3 of their food - that's like buying 3 bags and disposing one of those bags progree Friday #12

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