Why should you have a Dinner Party on April 9th?

As Americans we produce 25% of the world’s waste, even though we count for less than 5% of the global population.  

We all know that the way we eat, as a society, is incredibly wasteful. For starters, the majority of items in our grocery stores have been flown thousands of miles to reach the shelves. And listen to this- our food supply is responsible for approximately 25% of total greenhouse emissions on the planet. If that's not startling enough, here is the kicker: 

One-Third of the Food Produced on the Globe is Wasted. 

This amounts to 1.3 Billion Tons per year. 

In pounds, that equals 2,600,000,000,000, (or 254 lbs of waste per person) per year. 

On April 9th we are asking that you make a different choice by halting the waste stream in the most lovely way imaginable. Invite friends to dinner! When you buy food locally, and thoughtfully prepare an awe-inspiring meal, YOU are the change that reduces this thoughtless, insane WASTE! And most likely, while doing it, you will have a wonderful time! If you do throw down, and toss a spring vegetable stew in the oven and invite your favorite humans, send us a pic and tell us what you are cooking. #ADayWithoutWaste.