Food Loss and Waste | FDA"In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30–40 percent of the food supply. . . . Wasted food is the single largest category of material placed in municipal landfills and represents nourishment that could have helped feed families in need. Additionally, water, energy, and labor used to produce wasted food could have been employed for other purposes." This webpage includes links to resources for helping you reduce food loss and waste.