Food Waste Calculator
Calculate the cost of food waste and its environmental impact. Discover how much money you could save by reducing food waste in your household.
Weekly Waste = Grocery Cost × (Waste % / 100); Yearly Waste = Weekly Waste × 52; CO2 = Yearly Waste × 3.3 lbs
Example: $200/week groceries, 25% waste = $50/week = $2,600/year wasted + 8,580 lbs CO2
How much food waste is normal?
The average household wastes 20-30% of purchased food, costing $1,500+ per year.
How can I reduce food waste?
Meal planning, proper storage, understanding expiration dates, and composting can reduce food waste significantly.
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📐 Formula
Weekly Waste = Grocery Cost × (Waste % / 100); Yearly Waste = Weekly Waste × 52; CO2 = Yearly Waste × 3.3 lbs
📝 Example Calculation
Example: $200/week groceries, 25% waste = $50/week = $2,600/year wasted + 8,580 lbs CO2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much food waste is normal?▼
The average household wastes 20-30% of purchased food, costing $1,500+ per year.
How can I reduce food waste?▼
Meal planning, proper storage, understanding expiration dates, and composting can reduce food waste significantly.