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Did you Know?
Hellmann’s and WRAP, a climate action NGO, recently released a report on food waste and consumer behaviour. Here are a few of the findings:
- 45% of people polled say they’re throwing away the same amount of food or more per week than this time last year.
- 29% of Canadians report throwing away the equivalent to one shopping bag of food per week.
- Food waste costs families approximately $1,352 per year.
- One in two respondents underestimating the cost savings of reducing their waste.
- To minimize food waste, 74% of respondents say they’re using a shopping list; 61% are planning meals in advance; and 58% are freezing fresh food and leftover food.
- 39% of people don't know where to find helpful information when it comes to reducing food waste.
- When asked, 60% of Canadians said they would like brands to help them be more resourceful with food.
