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FOOD WASTE

Food waste or food loss is food that is not eaten. The causes of food waste or loss are numerous and occur throughout the food system, during production, processing, distribution, retail and consumption.

Global food loss and waste amount to between one-third and one-half of all food produced. In low-income countries, most loss occurs during production, while in developed countries much food – about 100 kilograms (220 lb) per person per year – is wasted at the consumption stage.Food waste is a major part of the impact of agriculture on climate change. and other environmental issues. The Food and Agricultural Organization estimated in 2014 that food waste lost causes a global economic, environmental and social cost of $2.6 trillion a year and is responsible for 8 % of global greenhouse gas emissions.

So now you may be asking yourself: 'How can we solve this issue?'

We are the answer to this problem because we have the power to prevent food waste through sensible choices.

Reducing your food waste at home is simple and easy. We have given some suggestions below to help you get started:

• Using leftovers to make new meals🌮
• Get composting or recycle your food waste
• Know the difference between 'use by' and 'best before' labels
• Freeze and defrost your food correctly❄
• Consider buying food with recyclable/biodegradable material♻
• Plan your meals ahead and only buy what you need🛒

👉 Click here for more tips on reducing your food waste

We are Action for Food Waste🍐, a non-profit organisation striving for equal access to food and water which we believe are basic human rights.We are working with our partners for a world where no one goes hungry.