American Food Waste is Bad… Really Bad [Video]

Food waste is a big problem.

Here’s your daily does of WTF: According to a PBS News Hour report, 40 percent of food produced in America doesn’t get eaten.

Why? Well, because a piece of produce may not look pretty. Seriously. Watch the special below to find out more about food waste.

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