The food you toss costs you plenty and emits tons of pollution. We've got tips on how to cut down

Wasted food costs the average person $728 a year. The cost to the environment is even greater: Overall it amounts to about the same planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions every year as 42 coal-fired power plants. But there are some easy ways to tackle this problem and help both your wallet and the planet.

Post from AP on October 21, 2025