Spoiled food costs each household here in Oregon over $1,600 a year on average.

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Why This Matters

Households across the state are reducing food spoilage with tips and tricks that make a big difference.

Save Money

Throwing away food is a waste of money.

Save Resources

It takes time, energy and heart to grow and deliver our food to the table.

Save Shopping Trips

Reducing trips to the grocery store reduces exposure to coronavirus for ourselves & others.

Upcoming Oregon Events

Check out some upcoming food waste prevention focused events, workshops, and community initiatives

Apr

Waste Free Advocates - Kitchen Skills for Busy People

@wastefreeadvocates on Instagram

Apr

07

Prevención del Desperdicio de Alimentos

Online

12pm

Apr

07

Food for Thought: Preventing Food Waste to Save Money and Protect the Planet

Carnegie Room, McMinnville Public Library: 225 NW Adams St, McMinnville, OR, 97128

6:30pm

And I Can Cost You
Real Money

Check out these cost-saving tips to help save food from going bad.

Keep It Fresher Longer

Check our quick tip videos

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Kiyokawa Family Orchards

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Wilsonview Dairy

Tillamook, Oregon

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Preventing Food Waste

DEQ is proud to be a supporter of Food Waste Prevention Week. Be sure to check out their website for useful tips and information.

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