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1 week ago

Keep your food fresh and prevent wasted food! Freeze bread, berries, and veggies before they spoil, and store leafy greens in the fridge with a paper towel to keep them crisp. Small tips, big impact—on your wallet and the planet! What are some other tips you can share with us? We’d love to hear in the comments 🤩#FoodWastePreventionWeek #wastedfood #foodwaste #fridgetips #foodtips #wastereduction ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Did you know date labels usually reflect quality, not safety? Some date labels on food containers are made up by manufacturers as a business strategy to get people to buy more of their product and are not accurate. If you think about it, some foods may go bad before the best by date too! Most foods — baby formula excluded — are still edible past the coded date, so trust your senses to decide. A good rule we go by is that if it looks and smells good, then it’s still good to eat! Learn more about date labels here stopfoodwaste.org/food-date-labels! #FoodWastePreventionWeek #wastedfood #foodwaste #food #foodtips #datelabels #foodlover ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

We’re excited to partner with @oaklandgleaners! Their commitment to collecting fruit from Oakland backyards and distributing it to food donation organizations contributes towards our collective goal to prevent food waste and nourish those in need. By encouraging local community members to donate fruit from their own trees, Oakland Gleaners is strengthening local connections and making a meaningful impact—and we’re excited to support their work! We appreciate their desire and initiative to limit their carbon footprint by dropping off their fresh fruit to us during our weekly Whole Foods run, which then makes its way to our partner @eastoaklandcollective, along with our regular Whole Foods Temescal donations. ... See MoreSee Less

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Food Shift

1 month ago

In 2023, the U.S. wasted 31% of all food—a staggering amount with major environmental, economic, and social consequences.Read more in the 2025 ReFED U.S. Food Waste Report: refed.org/downloads/refed-us-food-waste-report-2025.pdf.This is a must-read report, highlighting key opportunities to reduce waste, improve sustainability, and tackle food insecurity. Our work as a food recovery organization aligns with this mission, using data-driven insights to drive action in minimizing food waste. Click the link to read on how you can contribute to the goal of a more sustainable food system. What are some ways you reduce wasted food at home or work? #foodshift #ReFED #foodwaste #sustainability #reducefoodwaste #foodrecovery #food #environment #thereisnoplanetb ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Make sure to check out Speisekammer, a German restaurant in Alameda working towards limiting wasted food by offering different sized dishes. Find out more here: www.speisekammer.com/ Here is the interactive dinner party calculator mentioned in slide 5 to estimate exactly how much food you need to keep your guests happy and full: savethefood.com/guestimatorHave any other tips? Add them in the comments below! #foodshift #nonprofitorganization #environment #tips #foodrecovery #savingfood #food #reducefoodwaste♻️ #wastedfood ... See MoreSee Less

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