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Dear Dot: Which Is Worse for the Planet — Food Miles or Food Waste?

Dear Dot,  My eldest child signed up for Misfits Market, hoping to help reduce food waste. They were surprised to see items like strawberries and avocados on the list of available items, given that they live in New York State. One wonders whether the negative environmental impact of packaging and...

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