Rethinking waste at home
The food waste crisis starts in our kitchens.
Nearly half of all fresh produce in U.S. homes goes uneaten. It wilts in the back of the fridge, gets overlooked in crowded drawers, or spoils before we get the chance to use it (EPA, NRDC).
When that happens, it’s not just the food we lose. It’s the land, water, energy, and care that went into growing it. Once produce ends up in landfills, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide (FAO).
This isn’t just a food issue. It’s a climate issue.
And it starts with the way we store what we bring home.
Food Waste in America
The scale of the problem, by the numbers.
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$1,600
The average American family of four loses about $1,600 each year on uneaten produce.
RTS
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126Mtons
The U.S. is one of the top food wasters globally, discarding over 126 million tons of food each year.
UNEP
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24%
Food is the largest material in U.S. landfills, making up about 24% of municipal solid waste.
EPA
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30–40%
Between 30% and 40% of the U.S. food supply is wasted every year.
USDA
Our answer
A Simple Way to Waste Less
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At Ambrosia, we believe small shifts can lead to big change.
Our bags are made from sustainably grown flax, woven into breathable linen that holds the right amount of moisture. This natural environment helps slow spoilage and keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer.
With proper care, each bag can be used again and again. That means fewer groceries tossed, fewer trips to the store, and less waste in your kitchen.
Our impact
Every Order Rescues A Pound of Fresh Food
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Every order funds The Farmlink Project. What began as a small student initiative has grown into one of the nation’s leading food rescue organizations, bridging the gap between agricultural surplus and hunger relief.
Farmlink works with over 400 food donors and 500+ community partners to get fresh, nutritious produce to the communities that need it most, quickly, safely, and sustainably.
Impact to date
- 30,747 Trees planted
- 15,834 Lbs of food rescued
- 352 Lbs of plastic removed
1% for the Planet
1% of Every Sale, Back to the Table
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1% of all proceeds go to helping ensure that healthy food is accessible, affordable and sustainable.
Our giving partner, Support + Feed, works to address food insecurity and the climate crisis by expanding access to plant-based food in the communities that need it most.
Together with our customers
Food Waste, Rewritten.
4,000,000lbs*
of produce saved from ending up in the landfill.
* Estimated impact based on real customer use.
What Drives Us
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Making it simple to waste less in your kitchen
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Using thoughtfully sourced, low-impact materials
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Supporting reusable solutions that reduce household waste
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Helping shift the culture of food from convenience to care
A More Mindful Kitchen Starts Here
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The Complete Set $110
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Vegetable Bag $32
Moist bag
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Leafy Greens Bag $29
Moist bag
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Mushroom Bag $27
Dry bag
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