Food waste is a serious problem for the future of America, especially because of environmental concerns. Food waste is the single largest component of solid waste in landfills of the United States. There has been a 50% jump in food waste in the United States since the 1970s. The average American family of four ends up throwing away the equivalent of $2,275.00 annually in food waste. If there would be a 15% reduction in losses in the United States food supply, this reduction w