Videos: Translating Food Loss and Waste into Action

Learn how the USDA provides tips to empower people to reduce food loss and waste and help feed those in need and save the environment.

• Tips for Consumers
• Roundtables

Tips for Consumers

Who Cares About Food Waste?

Over one-third of food produced for human consumption is wasted or lost each year. Many people care and are taking action. Start reducing food loss and waste today!

USDA Tips to Reduce Food Waste at Home

In the U.S., more than one-third of all available food goes uneaten through loss or waste. With every meal, you can take steps to save food, save money, and protect the environment. Dr. Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison, offers easy steps to help reduce food waste at home.

Plan Ahead to Reduce Food Waste

This USDA video encourages consumers to reduce food waste by planning ahead. Before going to the grocery store or ordering online, make a list so you don’t buy more than you need.

Español: Planifique con anticipación para reducir el desperdicio de alimentos

Serve Smart to Reduce Food Waste

This USDA video encourages consumers to reduce food waste by serving smart. Portion control is good for your waistline and good for reducing plate waste.

Español: Sirva inteligentemente para reducir el desperdicio de alimentos

Love Your Leftovers to Reduce Food Waste

This USDA video encourages consumers to reduce food waste by loving their leftovers. Pack leftovers in small portions in shallow containers, mark the contents and date, refrigerate and use within 3 to 4 days or freeze immediately.

Español: Ame sus sobras para reducir el desperdicio de alimentos

Compost to Reduce Food Waste

This USDA video encourages consumers to reduce food waste by composting food scraps. Food scraps can be recycled into compost, an organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. Set up a home compost bin or drop your food waste at a local compost center.

Español: Compost para reducir el desperdicio de alimentos

Roundtables

Food Loss and Waste Successes from the U.S. and Canada

USDA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ North America Liaison Office co-hosted a virtual roundtable session to showcase “Food Loss and Waste Successes from the U.S. and Canada.” Speakers shared their experiences of increasing sustainable food management in Baltimore, Denver, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Guelph, Ontario.

Food Loss and Waste Activities from Around the World

USDA where speakers shared their work and experiences with national and municipal level governments to reduce food waste and increase food recycling in Denmark, South Korea, Rwanda, Chile, Peru, and the United States. The event was moderated by Dr. Jean C. Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison.

Exploring Food Waste Solutions: Success Stories from the U.S. and Beyond

USDA hosted a virtual roundtable titled Exploring Food Waste Solutions: Success Stories from the U.S. and Beyond, to showcase innovative policies and approaches to reducing food waste in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

For more videos, see USDA’s Food Loss and Waste YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wgGeKVh_7fFW88heif3-MeoJhZTv9Jj