Understanding Food Waste and Environmental Impact

How much food ended up in U.S. landfills in 2010?

• 200 billion pounds

• 100 billion pounds

• 133 billion pounds

• 160 billion pounds

What is the water footprint of beef per pound?

• 1,800 gallons

• 519 gallons

• 2,000 gallons

• 620 gallons

Which organization aims to advance sustainable water use?

• GRACE Communications Foundation

• World Resource Institute

• Water Footprint Network

• Environmental Protection Agency

What percentage of every pound of beef was wasted by Americans in 2010?

• 23 percent

• 20 percent

• 25 percent

• 30 percent

How many gallons of water does it take to produce a dozen eggs?

• 620 gallons

• 400 gallons

• 519 gallons

• 1,800 gallons

What is the water footprint of a chicken per pound?

• 2,000 gallons

• 519 gallons

• 1,800 gallons

• 620 gallons

Which food item has been criticized for its high water usage?

• Eggs

• Almonds

• Beef

• Chicken

What environmental impact does decomposing food in landfills have?

• Absorbs carbon dioxide

• Releases oxygen

• Produces water vapor

• Releases methane

What goal did the US Department of Agriculture set for food waste reduction by 2030?

• 50-percent reduction

• 25-percent reduction

• 75-percent reduction

• 30-percent reduction

What change did college cafeterias implement to reduce food waste?

• Switched to biodegradable utensils

• Implemented food recycling programs

• Went trayless

• Reduced portion sizes