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Outside2Inside is on a mission to reduce food waste by preventing, recovering, and recycling
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How do we help reduce food waste?

Our impact since we started

Volunteer Hours
1000 +
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lbs Produce Recovered
1000 +
People Fed with Food
100 +
People made Self-Aware
100 +

Help us reach our goals

Food Waste Awareness Programs
40%
Food Recovery Programs
30%
Food Waste Recycle Programs
5%

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The $7 for $1 payoff: A business case for reducing food waste

The Core Challenge Our food system is in crisis. In the U.S., nearly 40% of all food produced is wasted – a crisis that is costing us twice: in dollars and in climate stability. The United States aims to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by the year 2030. This goal is part of a broader initiative led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Climate Cost Financially, this waste represents an

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How can we reduce Food Waste in our Community?

Why does it take a village to raise a child? Because a critical aspect of human development is our environment. Not just the people in our environment, but the institutions they create and run. It’s important that these establishments demonstrate the behaviors we are expected to display in society. For example, seeing compost bins in restaurants encouraged me to get my own for my home. Societal norms are frequently reinforced or even started by our community organizations and companies. So,

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The Science of Composting

Long before our modern-day waste management techniques were invented, nature relied on a simple solution to turn organic food scraps into nutrient-rich soil. Composting, the process of converting organic materials into soil through natural decomposition, is an effective method for turning your waste into something useful. There are four essential components to understand about the science of composting: the three thermal phases, greens-to-brown ratio, oxygen content, and water content. Starting off with temperature, “thermophilic” composting helps provide the correct climate

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