You're probably throwing out perfectly good food because 'sell by' and 'best before' dates mean nothing. Retailers like Amazon are backing a bill that could change that.

Source: Business Insider

Households are responsible for the majority of food waste. abalcazar/Getty ImagesNearly 60 types of date labels appear on food and drinks in US stores. The confusion leads to the average family of four losing about $1,500 a year to uneaten food.