Fighting Food Waste
Combating food waste is essential for environmental, economic, social, and ethical reasons, while also promoting innovation and biodiversity.
One-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally.
This amounts to about 1.3 billion tons per year, for a loss of approximately 1 trillion USD.
Studies show that about 50% of consumer food waste is preventable via shelf life extension.
Moral Obligation
Environmental Impact
Wasted food equals wasted resources, contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and pushes for deforestation.
Economic Loss
Social Responsibility:
Wasting food means wasting money, and an efficient food system is financially beneficial for everyone.
Addressing food waste can help combat global hunger and foster conscious consumer habits.
Moral Obligation
It's ethically right to use food wisely when many are hungry, and it respects the efforts of those in the food production chain.
Innovation
Reducing food waste spurs sustainable solutions and helps preserve natural habitats and biodiversity.