Making connections through categories

What is the largest source of food waste in the United States according to the EPA's 2023 Food Recovery Hierarchy Report?

What percentage of total food waste in the United States comes from schools?

• 3%

• 6.6%

• 20%

• 40%

Which greenhouse gas is primarily produced when food decomposes in landfills?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Ozone

What is one solution mentioned in the passage to reduce food waste in schools?

• Increasing portion sizes

• Implementing share tables

• Reducing cafeteria hours

• Eliminating food donations

If food waste were a country, where would it rank in terms of greenhouse gas emissions?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

The average American family of four throws away approximately ______ annually.

Food waste in American schools costs districts an estimated ______ each year.

Schools that implemented food waste awareness programs saw reductions of up to ______ in cafeteria waste.

The EPA has set a goal to reduce food waste by ______ by 2030.

Food waste is responsible for approximately ______ of global greenhouse gas emissions.