This July 4th, let’s fire up the grill—not our planet

This year, nearly 68% of the USA, are expected to gather around backyard barbecues, serving up the usual July 4th staples.

But did you know that an astonishing 126 million lbs of food—worth nearly $400 million—will be tossed, wasting water, money, and fueling emissions? 

Let’s celebrate smarter: plan, portion, preserve, and compost

Source: ReFed 2025