1 billion meals wasted daily by households in 2022, contributing to climate change and food insecurity.
The UN reports that in 2022, 1 billion meals were wasted daily, with households responsible for most of the food waste. An estimated $1 trillion worth of food was discarded, contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Despite food insecurity being a top concern in many regions, 19% of the food available to consumers was wasted, with households alone discarding 55% of the total food waste.
March 27, 2024
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