Introduction:
Food comprises a very significant component of our waste stream. In the United States, roughly one- third of all food is thrown away each year. This amounted to nearly 35 million tons in 2013. In this exercise, we will explore food waste data in depth.
DATA SETS:
To begin, we will look at estimated percent of food waste per capita by category. To do so, select “Per Capita Food Waste” from the drop-down menu. The data that are presented in the graph come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are for the year 2010.
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