The Shocking Truth About Food Waste
Did you know that one-third of all food produced globally is wasted? That’s 1.3 billion tons of foodevery year! Food waste isn’t just about throwing away food—it’s also wasting the water, energy, and resources used to produce it. Meanwhile, millions of people around the world go hungry every day.
Key Stats That Might Surprise You
- 🍎 Households contribute to nearly 60% of all food waste. The average family throws away about $1500 worth of food annually.
- 🌍 If food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the U.S.
- 💧 It takes 50 liters of water to produce just one orange. When we waste food, we’re also wasting precious resources.
- 🍽️ Almost 25% of the world’s food supply could feed the hungry. Cutting food waste means making better use of our food systems.
What’s At Stake?
Food waste affects everyone. It drives up food prices, increases landfill waste, and accelerates climate change. When food decomposes in landfills, it releases methane—a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Reducing food waste isn’t just an environmental necessity; it’s an ethical and economic one too.
How You Can Help (Starting Today!)
The good news? Small changes add up! Here’s what you can do right now:
✅ JOIN MY 7 DAY FOOD WASTE REDUCTION CHALLENGE
Join the Movement This Food Waste Action Week
