Getting takeout or food delivered may feel like a time saver, but ask yourself this: How much time are you really saving if you’re working eight to 10 hours a day just to pay rent and feed yourself, especially with restaurant food being pricier than ever?
About 35 million tons, to be specific, according to the latest ReFED report. Nearly one-third of food that is grown and produced goes unsold or uneaten in the US, estimates ReFED, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing food waste.