Besides perhaps fasting from sweets, caffeine, or alcohol during Lent and being more conscious of those who are hungry some or most days, this is the perfect time to be more intentional about cutting food waste. Almost 30-50% of food produced globally is wasted. With food waste comes the waste of water, energy, and land. Are you served too much food at a restaurant? Be sure to bring it home and enjoy it again the next day. Only buy large quantities of an item if you know you can finish it before it goes bad. If you have too many leftovers for yourself or your family, bring some to a neighbor who might welcome the gift. If you have extra produce from your garden or fruit trees, donate it to a local food bank. or look for a gleaning group that will pick the excess and donate it for you.
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