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Solution: Cans A recent study by the USDA Economic Research Service examined fresh, frozen and canned varieties of various fruits and vegetables. For many of the products examined, canned varieties had the lowest consumer loss estimate. 1 Example: Sweet Corn Type Consumer loss 2 Fresh 32% Frozen 36% Canned 7% 1 “Consumer-Level Food Loss Estimates and their Use in the ERS Loss-Adjusted Food Availability Data.” USDA Economic Research Service. 2011. 2 The estimates for frozen and canned come from USDA ERS’s revised consumer loss estimates. A revised figure for fresh corn is yet to be determined; the figure cited in this example is from USDA ERS’s previous estimate.
Solution: Cans Example: Peaches Type Consumer loss Fresh 42% Frozen 35% Canned 8%
Page 1 and 2: The sustainable solution for 21 st
Page 3 and 4: Second, cans are made with more rec
Page 5 and 6: 1. Cans are the most recycled food
Page 7 and 8: Recycling facts: Aluminum cans ‣
Page 9 and 10: 2. Cans are produced with abundant
Page 11 and 12: Metal: A permanent resource for cur
Page 13 and 14: 80-90% of all steel ever produced i
Page 15 and 16: 3. Cans save energy. Reducing pollu
Page 17 and 18: Every can recycled saves energy: =
Page 19 and 20: And the energy savings don’t stop
Page 21 and 22: Best protection for food and bevera
Page 23 and 24: Farm-fresh quality long after the h
Page 25 and 26: 5. Cans minimize spoilage and produ
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Page 33 and 34: In summary: No package is perfect.
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