Shocking Facts

2.3 billion people are joining the planet by 2050 – this will require a 60-70%. increase in global food production. Or we can just stop throwing away our food!

Reducing food waste is the #1 solution to the climate crisis, coming above electric cars, solar power and plant-based diets

If food waste were a country it would be the 3rd largest emitter of greenhouse gases

Main Sources of Food Waste

MANUFACTURING

Food Production By-products

Damaged and Misshapen Products

Overproduction

RETAIL & WHOLESALE

High Aesthetic Standards

Packaging Defects

Overstocking

FOOD SERVICES

Demand Mistakes

Not meeting Customer Preferences

Limited Portion Offer

Not allowing leftovers to be taken home

HOUSEHOLDS

Cooking Big Portions

Buying too much Food

Bad Storage

Discarding Leftovers

Label Confusion (Due Date)

So What Can We Do?

Reduce Food Waste by improving production, storage, shopping, labeling and cooking methods

Recover Food Waste connecting potential donors with NGO's like food banks

Recycling Food Waste. Can be used to produce compost, fertilizers, bioenergy or feed animals.

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