The average American spends nearly $3,000 a year on unused groceries, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 adults found that on average, those who do grocery shopping for their household spend $248 on weekly groceries, and one in 10 claim that they spend even more — upwards of $500.Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of , the survey found that when respondents do cook, a quarter of them “always” or “often” make more food than they’re able to finish, usually with the intention of having leftovers .
Forgetting about food is one of the top reasons people end up having food waste , along with leftovers not being popular among members of their household . And 38% revealed that they’ve thrown food away simply because they didn’t feel like eating it after purchasing it. With these foods, a similar percentage are not confident that they know the best ways to store foods to maximize freshness.Forgetting about food is one of the top reasons people end up having food waste along with leftovers not being popular among members of their household .Thirty-five percent of those surveyed said they throw away more food than they want to and a majority admitted that they’re riddled with guilt when this happens .
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