Food Waste
One-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, roughly one third of the food produced, approximately 1.3 billion tonnes is either lost or wasted.
In dollar terms, this equates to approximately US$990 billion, the cost to environment is equally staggering. Below are links to some useful resources on the topic that will provide greater insights.
Key Facts on Food Waste
Food Waste Reduction
Food Losses and Waste
Food Losses and Food Waste in China
Estimates of European Food Waste
