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Food waste at home — cut it by half in a month
The average U.S. household throws away 30% of the food it buys. A ten-minute weekly reset around planning, storage and leftovers is enough to halve that.
Reviewed by FoodPulse Editorial Team · Staff editorsLast reviewed 2026-02-25 · corrections log
Why it matters
Wasted food costs a family of four ~$1,500/year and is the single largest component of U.S. landfills.
Three actions you can take this week
1. Do a weekly fridge audit before shopping. 2. Cook or freeze anything within 48 hours of its use-by. 3. Use the FoodPulse Smart Pantry to see what's about to expire.
Sources
- USDA ERS food-loss estimates
- ReFED Insights Engine
