The Lexicon of Sustainability

Food Waste

Episode 6 | 4m 19s

Did you know nearly 40 percent of food that’s grown, distributed, and bought never gets eaten? Learn why "ugly" food gets a bad rap. Through actions like food rescue and redistribution, composting and eating head to tail, people are doing something to reduce the food we waste.

Aired: 02/20/14

Rating: NR

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