Food Waste Counter: See the Impact in Real-Time

While you're here, food waste in the US is accumulating at an alarming rate. Watch the counter below to see how much money is being wasted on food since you landed on this page.

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Based on ReFED's 2025 estimate of $382 billion in annual food waste in the US.

How Much Money Do You Waste on Food? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

Answer the following questions to estimate your annual food waste in dollars.

1. How often do you plan your meals in advance?

2. Do you make a shopping list before going to the store?

3. How often do you buy groceries on impulse?

4. Do you have a system for using leftovers?

5. How often do you throw away food because it's spoiled?

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The food waste counter is based on data from ReFED's 2025 report, which estimates $382 billion in annual food waste in the US. The quiz calculations are aligned with research showing average household food waste ranges from 8.7% to over 50%, with an average of 31.9% ([Medical News Today]).