Hey Dreamers!  Did you know that you have a super important mission? It’s about saving food from being wasted! Let’s go on an adventure to learn why food waste is a big problem and how YOU can help fix it.

What’s Food Waste?

Imagine buying your favorite toy and never playing with it – that would be super silly, right? Well, food waste is just like that! It happens when we throw away food that we could have eaten.

Shocking Food Facts That Will Make Your Eyes Pop!

• Did you know we throw away enough bananas every year to make a banana bridge to the moon and back THREE times? That’s bananas!
• One third of all food in the world gets thrown away – that’s like having three cookies and tossing one in the trash
• The food we waste could feed millions of hungry people who don’t have enough to eat
• When we waste food, we’re also wasting all the water that helped grow it

Why Does Food End Up in the Trash?

Sometimes food becomes trash because:

• We buy too many snacks and forget about them
• We forget about the yummy leftovers hiding in the fridge
• We don’t want to eat fruits and veggies that look a bit funny (but are still super tasty!)
• We put too much food on our plate
• We don’t keep food in the right place to stay fresh

Why Saving Food is Super Important

1. It Helps People:
   • Many people don’t have enough food to eat
   • When we save food, we can share with others who need it
2. It Saves Money:
   • Throwing away food is like throwing away money
   • Think of all the cool things we could buy instead!
3. It Helps Our Planet:
   • Growing food uses lots of water
   • Food in garbage dumps creates yucky gases that hurt our Earth

Become a Food-Saving Superhero!

Here’s your superhero toolkit:

1. Take small portions – you can always get seconds!
2. Save leftovers for a tasty lunch tomorrow
3. Help make a shopping list (and stick to it!)
4. Love all fruits and veggies, even the funny-looking ones
5. Start a compost bin for food scraps (they make great plant food!)
6. Be a fridge detective – check what’s inside before buying more

Amazing Food Magic Tricks!

• Wrap bananas in plastic wrap and watch them stay fresh longer
• Keep apples cold and they’ll last for months
• Turn brown bananas into delicious banana bread
• Some vegetable scraps can grow into new plants – it’s like magic!
• Used coffee grounds can help flowers grow better

Easy Peasy Tips for Kid Heroes

1. Try to finish what’s on your plate
2. Be brave – try new foods!
3. Help your parents check food dates
4. Learn about composting – it’s like making super soil!
5. Share extra food with friends

Remember: Every time you save food from being wasted; you’re being a real-life superhero! You’re helping our planet, saving money, and making sure more people have enough to eat.

So, Dreamers, are you ready to start your mission? What will be your first food-saving adventure?

Let’s make food waste history, one meal at a time!