Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to share the following Smart, Green, Growing Tip of the Day:

More than 25 percent of the food we prepare ends up in the trash, adding up to about 96 billon pounds of food waste a year. When this food decomposes in landfills under anaerobic conditions, it produces methane, a greenhouse gas which contributes to global warming. The easiest way to eliminate food waste in landfills is to not produce it – try ordering smaller portions or splitting entrees with a friend at restaurants, or donating uneaten food to those in need. Learn more about what you can do to reduce food waste.