Science 7 B - Reducing Food Waste quick check answers
1. What are some ways to reduce food waste at home?
- Plan meals ahead of time and only buy what you need
- Properly store food to extend its freshness
- Use leftovers in new meals or freeze them for later
- Compost food scraps instead of throwing them in the garbage
2. Why is reducing food waste important for the environment?
- Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions when it decomposes in landfills
- Wasting food also means wasting resources like water, energy, and land that were used to produce that food
- By reducing food waste, we can help conserve natural resources and decrease our impact on the environment
3. How can reducing food waste save money?
- By only buying what you need and using up leftovers, you can reduce the amount of food you throw away
- This means you spend less money on groceries and get more value out of the food you purchase
- Over time, these savings can add up and help you budget more effectively.