Food Waste Prevention is every day

Did you know? There is a global-wide Food Waste Prevention week every year, and it just happened on April 7-13, 2025. However, Food Waste Prevention is important every day.

Food is the most wasted material in our waste stream. Over one-third of food is never eaten, which equates to losing $218 billion. Yikes!

Here are some fun and useful links to help you and your family to save food and money:

• Planning a dinner party? Use this tool to estimate the portion sizes needed for each guest: Guestimator - Save The Food

• Take a Waste Quiz at I Value Food

• Learn to Meal Prep like a Pro at Meal Prep Mate - Save The Food

• Become a Master Food Preserver through the OSU Extension Service

Have an idea for how to prevent food waste? Comment below!

— Tamara Andreas, Lane County Waste Reduction Assistant