The average family throws out $1500 of food a year!

Tips to cut food waste:

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Reorganize your fridge
Put older items in front to eat first!

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Plan your meals for the week
Plan your meals ahead and prep them for the week, so nothing gets forgotten and goes bad.

Fight Climate Change and Cut Trash Pollution

Reducing your waste:

Recycled content bottles

Saves money by buying less and reusing

Saves energy used to make, use and discard products

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Reduces climate pollution

Helps the planet stay livable for our children and grandchildren

Lowers trash in our neighborhoods and landfills

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For more information contact, the Office of Public Affairs, OPA@calrecycle.ca.gov