Table 2.

Food waste sorting categories.

First classification	Second classification	Examples of foods belonging to each food waste category
Avoidable Food Waste	Bread and Bakery	Bread, tortillas, pastries, pizza
	Meat and Fish	Poultry, beef, seafood, eggs
	Dairy	Milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream
	Dried Food	Rice, noodles, crackers, cereal
	Fruit and Vegetables	Apples, berries, lettuce, potatoes
	Other	Leftovers, candy, sauces, dips
Unavoidable Food Waste	Bread and Bakery	Not applicable
	Meat and Fish	Bones, eggshells, clam shells
	Dairy	Cheese rinds
	Dried Food	Not applicable
	Fruit and Vegetables	Pits, peels, stems, seeds
	Other	Coffee grounds, tea bags