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Reduce Food Waste: Embrace Flexible Recipes and Zero-Waste Cooking

9/25/2025

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The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste highlights global waste and its impact on climate change.
In the United States, one-third of food is wasted, with 35% in homes.
Flexible recipes, such as stews and pancakes, reduce waste by using leftovers.
Dishes such as okonomiyaki and arepas illustrate substitutions and adaptability, enabling zero-waste cooking.

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Story summary

The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste highlights global waste and its impact on climate change.
In the United States, one-third of food is wasted, with 35% in homes.
Flexible recipes, such as stews and pancakes, reduce waste by using leftovers.
Dishes such as okonomiyaki and arepas illustrate substitutions and adaptability, enabling zero-waste cooking.