FreshGuard
A Project For Step Up Loudoun
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Did you know? - In the USA, around 40-50% of fresh produce is wasted each year, which is approximately 52 billion pounds!
Did you know? - In the USA, around 40-50% of fresh produce is wasted each year, which is approximately 52 billion pounds!
Our Hypothesis
Our Hypothesis
We hypothesized that fresh produce wastage occurs due to the following key reasons:
Lack of Knowledge: Consumers are often unaware of how to select, store, and use fresh produce effectively.
Not knowing the "life of various produces" : Confusion around how long we have before the produce loses its vital nutrients or go stale.
Improper Storage: Incorrect storage methods result in faster spoilage of fruits and vegetables.
Overbuying: Purchasing more produce than can be consumed before it spoils.
Survey Validation
Survey Validation
Our survey results validated these hypotheses, confirming that these factors significantly contribute to fresh produce wastage.
Our Goals
Our Goals
Educate: Provide valuable information on how to select the best produce, understand expiration dates, and recognize signs of spoilage.
Create Awareness: Highlight the environmental and economic impacts of food waste and share inspiring stories of communities making a difference.
Promote Best Practices: Offer tips and tricks for proper storage, planning, and consumption
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