Food waste is a major global issue, with millions of tons of perfectly edible food being discarded every year. From leftovers at home to unsold produce in supermarkets, wasted food contributes to environmental, economic, and social problems. Fortunately, with small changes, we can all take part in reducing food waste.
The Impact
of Food Waste
✔ Environmental Damage – Food waste in landfills releases
methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
✔ Wasted
Resources – Water, energy, and labor used to produce food go to waste
when food is discarded.
✔ Financial Loss
– Households and businesses lose money when food is thrown away instead of
consumed.
✔ Hunger and
Inequality – While food is wasted, millions of people around the world
struggle with food insecurity.
Simple Ways
to Reduce Food Waste
🥦 Plan
Your Meals – Make a shopping list and buy only what you need to avoid
over-purchasing.
📅 Store
Food Properly – Learn how to store fruits, vegetables, and leftovers
to extend their freshness.
🥫 Use Leftovers Creatively
– Transform last night’s dinner into a new meal to reduce waste.
🍽 Practice Portion Control
– Serve smaller portions to avoid uneaten food being thrown away.
♻ Compost Food
Scraps – Instead of tossing food waste in the trash, compost it to
enrich the soil.