Reduce Thanksgiving Food Waste with This Science-Backed Tip

Thanksgiving is a major contributor to food waste in the U.S., with an estimated 316 million pounds of food discarded, equivalent to $550 million. This waste contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. To combat this, experts suggest using smaller plates to reduce initial food servings, which can help decrease waste without leaving guests hungry. This approach leverages the optical illusion of fullness on smaller plates, encouraging more realistic portion sizes and reducing the amount of food thrown away.