Food waste warriors redirect unwanted produce to homes, charities
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Food waste warriors redirect unwanted produce to homes, charities

ABC  

Victorian vegetable grower Catherine Velisha says Australia's food system is broken but it isn't the supermarkets' fault. "As individuals we feel like we're quite powerless but we're actually quite powerful and we can make decisions every day that can potentially change a whole food system along the line." Australians waste nearly 8 million tonnes of food every year, ranking it as the world's tenth most wasteful nation, according to End Food Waste Australia. "Globally food waste has a bigger carbon footprint than flying, which in Australia it's about 3.5 per cent of our emissions," Ms Smith said. "When we waste food we waste everything that went into making it, so that's the land, the water, the diesel, the fertiliser, and the staff hours," she said.

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Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving. Here’s how it fuels climate change
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving. Here’s how it fuels climate change

LA Times  

Each day, an army of trucks delivers tens of thousands of pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables to Mexico City’s Central de Abasto, one of the world’s largest wholesale food markets. “This food still has value.” Environmental activists say reducing food waste is one of the most attainable climate solutions, in part because its not politicized. Each day, an army …

Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
3 months, 1 week ago

Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “People give up.” The difficulty of cutting food waste …

Earth Day 2024: 4 effective strategies to reduce household food waste
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Earth Day 2024: 4 effective strategies to reduce household food waste

Salon  

The global food system produces enough food for everyone, yet, in 2023, 333 million people worldwide were food insecure and 783 million were chronically hungry. The retail context is where approximately 14 per cent of avoidable food waste occurs as foods are often overstocked by grocery stores prioritizing constant availability at the expense of wasted product. Interventions for food waste …

World wastes 1 billion meals a day, says U.N. report
9 months, 1 week ago

World wastes 1 billion meals a day, says U.N. report

The Hindu  

Households across the globe wasted over one billion meals a day in 2022, even as 783 million people struggled with hunger and a third of humanity faced food insecurity, according to the Food Waste Index Report 2024, a study jointly authored by the United Nations Environment Programme and WRAP, a U.K.-based non-profit. The report stressed the importance of expanding and …

Climate suffers as world wastes over 1 billion meals a day
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate suffers as world wastes over 1 billion meals a day

China Daily  

A pallet of rescued vegetables is seen at a share house in Johannesburg on February 15, 2021. Food waste across the globe continues to fuel climate change, nature loss and pollution while hurting the global economy, a report by the United Nations has revealed. The UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024 which was launched on Wednesday said that it is …

783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19 per cent of its food: UN
9 months, 2 weeks ago

783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19 per cent of its food: UN

Firstpost  

According to the UN, since the index’s initial release in 2021, the number of nations participating has almost doubled. According to the 2021 research, 931 million metric tons, or 17% of the food produced globally in 2019, went to waste The Food Waste Index Report, released on Wednesday by the UN Environment Programme, monitors nations' progress toward halving food waste …

World wastes over 1 billion meals a day even as chronic hunger rises
9 months, 2 weeks ago

World wastes over 1 billion meals a day even as chronic hunger rises

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “For humanity, food waste means that less food is available to the poorest population,” said Jumare, who wasn't involved …

783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says
9 months, 2 weeks ago

783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — The world wasted an estimated 19% of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to a new United Nations report. “For humanity, food waste means that less food is available to the poorest population,” said Jumare, who wasn’t involved in the report. The report said many governments, regional and industry groups …

The world wastes more than 1 billion meals every day as hundreds of millions go hungry, UN report finds
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The world wastes more than 1 billion meals every day as hundreds of millions go hungry, UN report finds

CNN  

CNN — More than 1 billion meals are wasted across the world each day while nearly 800 million people go hungry, a new United Nations report has found. The staggering statistics, published Wednesday in the UN Environment Programme Food Waste Index Report 2024, raise questions about the world’s ability to distribute the food it produces and highlights the role of …

783 million people face chronic hunger, yet the world wastes 19% of its food, U.N. says
9 months, 2 weeks ago

783 million people face chronic hunger, yet the world wastes 19% of its food, U.N. says

LA Times  

A person picks through trash for reusable items as a fire rages at the Bhalswa landfill in New Delhi. “For humanity, food waste means that less food is available to the poorest population,” said Jumare, who wasn’t involved in the report. The report said many governments, regional and industry groups are using public-private partnerships to reduce food waste and its …

Carnarvon banana growers using freeze-dried facility to save fruit rejected by Australian supermarkets
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Carnarvon banana growers using freeze-dried facility to save fruit rejected by Australian supermarkets

ABC  

In short: West Australian banana growers are finding additional ways to use fruit that cannot be sold in supermarkets. West Australian banana growers are finding additional ways to use fruit that cannot be sold in supermarkets. End Food Waste Australia horticulture lead Melissa Smith said 22 per cent of all food waste happened at the on-farm stage. "We're not making …

Tackling climate change and alleviating hunger: States recycle and donate food headed to landfills
1 year, 1 month ago

Tackling climate change and alleviating hunger: States recycle and donate food headed to landfills

Associated Press  

ELMSFORD, N.Y. — When Sean Rafferty got his start in the grocery business, anything that wasn’t sold got tossed out. where we’re helping people with food insecurities.” New York is among a growing number of states targeting food waste over concerns it is taking up diminishing landfill space and contributing to global warming as meat, vegetables and dairy release the …

Tasmanian volunteers push to stop billions of dollars in food waste amid cost of living crisis
1 year, 6 months ago

Tasmanian volunteers push to stop billions of dollars in food waste amid cost of living crisis

ABC  

In short: With the cost of living and food wastage rates high in Tasmania, community groups are getting creative to ensure no one goes without With the cost of living and food wastage rates high in Tasmania, community groups are getting creative to ensure no one goes without What's next? "It's devastating, it's tragic how much food does actually get …

'Fussy' shoppers focused on fruit, vegetable appearance could jeopardise local industry, farmer says
1 year, 9 months ago

'Fussy' shoppers focused on fruit, vegetable appearance could jeopardise local industry, farmer says

ABC  

The cosmetic appearance of fruit may be how many supermarket shoppers decide which piece to buy, but experts warn this approach is a significant factor contributing to Australia's 7.6 million tonnes of food waste a year. Key points: A West Australian farmer is frustrated at consumer expectations of food appearance Cosmetics concerns about fresh produce is the second largest contributing …

Climate Change & Food Inflation: One-Third of the Food Americans Buy Is Wasted
2 years ago

Climate Change & Food Inflation: One-Third of the Food Americans Buy Is Wasted

The Quint  

About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted, hurting the climate and consumers’ wallets Wasted food – and land, labor, chemicals, water and energy. Reducing wasted food could protect natural resources, save consumers money, reduce hunger and slow climate change. Developing meaningful interventions requires burrowing into the systems that make reducing food waste such a challenge for consumers, and …

Fight to curb food waste increasingly turns to science
2 years, 1 month ago

Fight to curb food waste increasingly turns to science

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Experts say growing awareness of food waste and its …

Food waste: Be part of the solution and not the problem
2 years, 3 months ago

Food waste: Be part of the solution and not the problem

Live Mint  

Sample this: About 870 million people globally are undernourished, while almost 2.5 billion tonnes of food produced annually goes unconsumed. For instance, Unilever’s Use-Up Day campaign aims to cut food waste by one-third by encouraging consumers to use ingredients they already have at least once a week. Collaborate across the entire industry value chain: Food waste prevention solutions stem from …

Supermarkets are creating up to 200,000 tonnes of food waste, research says
2 years, 10 months ago

Supermarkets are creating up to 200,000 tonnes of food waste, research says

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New research has found that 200,000 tonnes of food waste is produced by supermarkets, due …

5 ‘Green’ Cooking Habits That Are Easy To Adopt In Your Kitchen Right Now
3 years ago

5 ‘Green’ Cooking Habits That Are Easy To Adopt In Your Kitchen Right Now

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING If you’re aiming to be a more planet-friendly person this year, you can follow the examples of chefs who have made a commitment to reducing food waste and being more environmentally friendly in their own kitchens. Whatever I don’t use for cooking, I compost.” Tip #2: Master a few fridge-clearing recipes “If you’re going to cook end-to-stem, …

I used food waste apps to feed myself for a fortnight
3 years, 1 month ago

I used food waste apps to feed myself for a fortnight

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Food waste is a huge global problem, with millions of tonnes of food being thrown …

One more reason to avoid eating junk food
3 years, 2 months ago

One more reason to avoid eating junk food

Live Mint  

We all know that too many pastries, cookies, burgers and chips are terrible for your health, increasing the probability of developing lifestyle conditions like obesity, cholesterol issues and diabetes, among other things. The study, conducted by University of South Australia dietitian Sara Forbes, reviewed 20 studies on the environmental impacts of food consumption in Australia and New Zealand, concluding that …

’The problem of food waste is likely bigger than we thought’
3 years, 5 months ago

’The problem of food waste is likely bigger than we thought’

Live Mint  

More than 2 billion tons of food goes uneaten around the world, almost double than previously thought, according to a new report. Researchers for years have been trying to piece together data on the true extent of food waste, which the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says accounts for as much as 10% of global greenhouse-gas emissions. “The problem is …

Column: You waste more than $1,000 of food a year. Chew on that
3 years, 9 months ago

Column: You waste more than $1,000 of food a year. Chew on that

LA Times  

The world wastes more than 1 billion tons of food every year, according to the U.N. That’s 17% of total food available to consumers. “Food waste touches on so many aspects of our lives,” said Zach Conrad, an assistant professor of health sciences at William & Mary college. “When we’re wasting food, we’re wasting resources.” He told me his own …

Each Indian Wastes 5kgs Food a Year on Average as Wastage Hit Records in 2019, Says UN
3 years, 10 months ago

Each Indian Wastes 5kgs Food a Year on Average as Wastage Hit Records in 2019, Says UN

News 18  

An estimated 931 million tonnes of food were wasted globally in 2019, enough to circle the Earth seven times, according to a UN report which said that household food waste in India is about 68.7 million tonnes a year. The Food Waste Index Report 2021, from the United Nations Environment Programme and partner organisation WRAP, said that around 931 million …

This is how much food gets wasted, and what you can do about it
3 years, 10 months ago

This is how much food gets wasted, and what you can do about it

Al Jazeera  

Almost one billion tons of food were wasted in 2019, most of it coming from homes, contributing to rising global emissions, new UN report shows. Among the most effective climate solutions, non-profit Project Drawdown ranks cutting food waste ahead of moving to electric cars and switching to plant-based diets. Thursday’s UNEP report suggests the amount of food wasted by consumers …

17% of food production globally wasted, UN report estimates
3 years, 10 months ago

17% of food production globally wasted, UN report estimates

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Instead of finishing your leftovers, you let them go bad and buy takeout. “Improved measurement can lead to improved management,” said Brian Roe, a food waste researcher at Ohio State University who was not involved in the report. “Many countries haven’t yet quantified their food waste, so they don’t understand the scale of the problem,” said Clementine …

I calculated my family's carbon footprint — and now we need to eat a lot less red meat
4 years, 7 months ago

I calculated my family's carbon footprint — and now we need to eat a lot less red meat

ABC  

So, let's start this again. The meat my family eats Food comprises about 15-20 per cent of Australia's total carbon emissions, according to Deakin University food sustainability expert Michalis Hadjikakou. Dr Hadjikakou says there are three things we can personally do to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions from food: Eat less red meat Reduce food waste Cut down on …

How cutting your food waste can help the climate
4 years, 10 months ago

How cutting your food waste can help the climate

BBC  

How cutting your food waste can help the climate Getty Images/Javier Hirschfeld Smart Guide to Climate Change: how cutting your food waste can reduce your carbon footprint All food generates greenhouse gases to reach our plates, but when nearly a third of it is thrown away or wasted, does that mean we could be doing more to protect the climate? …

1.3 billion tons of food being wasted each year. Can we stop it?
5 years, 4 months ago

1.3 billion tons of food being wasted each year. Can we stop it?

LA Times  

A new report lays out a blueprint to cut food loss and waste in half by 2030. And if that proportion doesn’t change, the amount of wasted food will balloon to 2.1 billion tons per year by 2030, experts say. In a report published this week by the World Resources Institute, a team of experts who study food loss and …

Reduce your food waste by transforming your food scraps into treasure
5 years, 8 months ago

Reduce your food waste by transforming your food scraps into treasure

ABC  

At the end of the week, the saddest place in your home is inside your fridge. I was trying to reduce waste and wanted to know how to stop food from going off and make it last longer — preserving was the number one way to do this." Buy less "We all have a tendency to buy way too much …

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