Author Archives: Tamara Perera
Expectation vs. Reality: The struggles of a global community
I grew up in a privileged household. If I wanted something, the answer would always be yes or maybe, but rarely no. When I got home from school, I...
“That’s my dinner, don’t throw it away!”
Those of us who have the privilege of preparing our own food or affording a grocery list every week or two often possess certain habits that may seem absurd...
Imperfect, We Say? (The Unfortunate Fate of Tons of Produce)
“While the world wastes about 2.5 billion tons of food every year, the United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 60 million tons — 120...