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'Wasting good food': Advocates push for simpler food date labels to help people save on groceries


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  Buying groceries takes a big bite -- a really big bite -- out of a family's budget today.

The article from Yahoo Lifestyle discusses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, highlighting that nearly 40% of the food produced is wasted, amounting to about 119 billion pounds annually. It emphasizes the environmental and ethical implications of this waste, noting that discarded food contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and represents a missed opportunity to feed the hungry. The article features the efforts of advocates like Ron Clark, who founded Food Rescue US, an organization that redistributes surplus food to those in need. It also mentions the introduction of the Food Donation Improvement Act, which aims to encourage food donations by protecting donors from liability. The piece underscores the need for systemic changes to address food waste, including better distribution systems and increased public awareness.

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