Join Us Reduce Food Waste toward Net Zero

Everyone, from the farmers who grow our food to the people who eat it, is affected by the worldwide epidemic of food waste.

One-third of the world's food supply is lost or squandered each year, while millions of people go hungry. Food waste has enormous financial, social, and ecological consequences for our globe. Notwithstanding the discouraging data, though, there is reason to be optimistic.

People, organisations, and governments in every region of the world are working together to end food waste and create a greener tomorrow.

The potential is enormous, from novel food recovery initiatives to cutting-edge technology that recycle otherwise-useless food scraps into money and other useful materials.

This is a rallying cry to reduce waste, increase generosity, and create a better future for everyone.

Come with us on this adventure, and let's make it our mission to end food waste and ensure that everyone has enough to eat.

The Shocking Truth About Food Waste and its Impact on the Environment

1. Approximately one-third of all food produced in the world is wasted, which amounts to 1.3 billion tons of food every year. (Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
2. In the United States alone, up to 40% of the food produced goes uneaten, which equates to $218 billion worth of food wasted annually. (Source: National Resources Defense Council)
3. Food waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
4. The average American household wastes about $1,500 worth of food each year. (Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture)
5. Food waste is a global problem that affects both developed and developing countries, with high-income countries wasting more food per capita than low-income countries. (Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
6. Food waste occurs at all stages of the food supply chain, including production, processing, distribution, and consumption. (Source: World Wildlife Fund)
7. Food waste has significant economic impacts, including lost revenue for farmers, increased costs for food retailers, and increased costs for waste disposal. (Source: ReFED)
8. Consumer behavior plays a significant role in food waste, with households responsible for the largest share of food waste in high-income countries. (Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
9. Food waste has significant social impacts, including exacerbating food insecurity and hunger in many parts of the world. (Source: World Wildlife Fund)
10. There is growing awareness and action around food waste reduction, with governments, businesses, and individuals taking steps to reduce food waste and improve food security. (Source: Global Citizen)

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