Cutting Food Waste Increases Corporate Profits & Consumer Savings, Says Report

Cutting Food Waste Increases Corporate Profits & Consumer Savings, Says Report: How often do you find yourself throwing away wilted greens or leftovers that have sat too long in your refrigerator? Probably a lot, according to a new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) entitled "Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill." On average, people in the U.S. throw away 20 pounds of food each month, which amounts to an annual loss of $1,350 and $2,275 for the average family of four.