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How much food is wasted in schools, and what can we do about it?
September 15th, 2026 | Time to Read: 2-3 minutes
U.S. schools throw away about 530,000 tons of solid food each year, costing $1.7 billion and causing substantial environmental harm. Read this article to learn about practical, cost-effective solutions schools can implement to conserve food and save money. (NOTE: Check our related blog “Back to School: A Closer Look at Milk Waste in School Cafeterias.”)
