What is food waste?
Food waste refers to any edible food that is discarded instead of being eaten.
Who is responsible for food waste?
Unfortunately, we all likely have contributed to food waste.
Why does food waste matter?
- It can have a huge impact on the environment (contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, causes pollution, wastes water sources)
- It can lead to hunger (millions of people go hungry while food is being thrown away)
- It can have negative effects on the economy (can lead to financial losses for both businesses and people)
- It can also lead to poverty (reduces the availability of food and can lead to higher food prices)
Who can combat food waste?
All of us! Learn how you can take action here!