Food Waste is a Huge Problem in the US. More Knowledge About Packaging Could Help.
Minding the Gap: Consumer Awareness of Packaging & Food Waste Reduction New research offers insights into how packaging can help consumers reduce food waste in the home. Springfield, Mass., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans throw out a staggering 120 billion pounds of food each year-that's 325 pounds per person, totaling an estimated 40% of the nation's food production.