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320 Million Pounds of Thanksgiving Food Waste Sparks Action

11/25/2025

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Thanksgiving often leads to significant food waste, with an estimated 320 million pounds discarded this year, underscoring the need to plan.
Yvette Cabrera of the Natural Resources Defense Council notes that wasted food contributes to methane emissions in landfills.
Chef Joel Gamoran offers tips to use scraps, such as stock from turkey carcasses and carrot tops in pesto.
Cabrera advises freezing excess food and composting scraps.

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Story summary

Thanksgiving often leads to significant food waste, with an estimated 320 million pounds discarded this year, underscoring the need to plan.
Yvette Cabrera of the Natural Resources Defense Council notes that wasted food contributes to methane emissions in landfills.
Chef Joel Gamoran offers tips to use scraps, such as stock from turkey carcasses and carrot tops in pesto.
Cabrera advises freezing excess food and composting scraps.