Food Waste and Carbon Emissions

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Approximately what percentage of carbon emissions at home is from food?

  • 20%
  • 15% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 5%

What is the range of food production and waste that accounts for the United States' Carbon footprint?

  • 15 - 20% (correct)
  • 10 - 15%
  • 20 - 25%
  • 5 - 10%

What is the main reason for food waste at home?

  • Food being contaminated
  • Food being spoiled during transportation
  • Food not being eaten before it goes bad (correct)
  • Food being improperly stored

Which country discards the most food in the world?

<p>United States (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action to reduce food waste at home?

<p>Freeze food before it goes bad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of composting?

<p>It improves soil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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