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1. www.usda.gov › foodlossandwaste › whyWhy should we care about food waste? | USDA

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   Food waste costs the U.S. $161 billion annually and contributes to climate change by emitting methane from landfills. Learn how reducing food waste can benefit food security, save money, conserve resources, and mitigate greenhouse gases.

2. www.wri.org › reducing-food-loss-and-food-wasteThe Global Benefits of Reducing Food Waste — and How to Do It ...

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   Apr 20, 2023 · Learn how food loss and waste harm human health, economies and the environment, and what actions can be taken to reduce them. The World Resources Institute explores the causes, impacts and solutions of this global challenge.

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4. www.cbc.ca › news › scienceHere's why food waste is a major climate change issue

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   Dec 9, 2023 · It traps more heat in the atmosphere per molecule than carbon dioxide, according to the UN Environment Program. And the more food that is wasted, the more methane it produces. Food waste comes ...

5. nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu › food-wasteFood Waste - The Nutrition Source

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   Food “loss” occurs before the food reaches the consumer as a result of issues in the production, storage, processing, and distribution phases. Food “waste” refers to food that is fit for consumption but consciously discarded at the retail or consumption phases. Wasted food has far-reaching effects, both nationally and globally.

6. unu.edu › ehs › series5 Reasons to Reduce Food Waste and Promote Sustainable ...

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   Mar 28, 2024 · The costs associated with food waste are striking. The economic costs of food waste are substantial, according to the report. The value of wasted food annually is estimated at over $1 trillion, representing a significant drain on economies. By reducing food waste, we can unlock economic opportunities, enhance resource efficiency and contribute ...

7. foodrevolution.org › blog › reduce-food-wasteFood Waste: 17 Ways You Can Reduce Your Impact

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   Oct 12, 2018 · The paper absorbs moisture. Onions and potatoes: Best kept in a cool, dark place, and many people think it best to keep them out of the fridge. Keep them separate, however. If you keep your potatoes in a bag and add an apple, it will help absorb the gas and keep them from sprouting.

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   Why should we care about food waste?

   • In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30-40 percent of the food supply. This is based on USDA estimates of 31 percent food loss at the retail and consumer levels. This added up to approximately 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth of food in 2010.

   Why should we care about food waste? - USDA

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   Why should we reduce food loss & waste?

   • Most people don’t realize how often they waste food and the negative impacts it can have for food security, the environment, and climate change. Reducing food loss and waste could benefit them, their families, and the world, now and in the future.

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   Why is food waste a problem?

   • Wasted food represents roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions (nearly four times larger than the global airline industry’s), and is a main driver of the loss of forests, grasslands, and other critical wildlife habitats—while also depleting our freshwater supply. Reducing food waste is a huge challenge, but also an opportunity.

   Reducing Food Waste is Imperative: Solutions for Food Loss

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   What can governments do about food waste?

   • State and local governments can incorporate food waste prevention and education campaigns, and implement municipal composting programs. Governments can provide tax credits to farmers who donate excess produce to local food banks. Proposed bills are currently in place in California, Arizona, Oregon, and Colorado.

   Food Waste - The Nutrition Source

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   Can reducing food waste save the world?

   • Photo by Lucas Ninno/iStock WRI has identified alleviating land use pressures — through efforts like reducing the need to produce more food to compensate for loss and waste — as a key strategy to address the global land squeeze. Reducing consumer food waste by even 20%-25% by 2030 could save the world an estimated $120-$300 billion per year.

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9. www.worldwildlife.org › initiatives › food-wasteReducing Food Waste is Imperative: Solutions for Food Loss

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   That is why an effective food strategy must address the issue of food loss and waste. In order to meet global food security needs, as well as the food demands of a growing population, we will need to increase both agricultural productivity and efficiency, as well as reduce food waste. Worldwide, humans waste 40% of all food we produce.