Food waste happens because food is cheap and abundant. Food is cheap because it’s cheap to produce. It’s cheap to produce because a large portion of field and d

Food waste happens because food is cheap and abundant. Food is cheap because it’s cheap to produce. It’s cheap to produce because a large portion of field and dairy workers are undocumented immigrants that get exploited for cheap labor. People don’t care how the food got put in front of their plate. People don’t care about the process of food production or the environmental impacts. People simply care that it’s cheap and tastes good. People won’t change their habits unless they really have to. Food waste is a by-product of a system that takes advantage of people with limited choices. Food waste is just a symptom of a larger problem.