What are the long-term visions for a future where food waste is minimized and food resources are used sustainably?

Jun 28, 2021 ... Wasted food produces roughly 3.3 billion tons of greenhouse gases. Food waste is expected to cause US $750 billion in economic losses globally. About 6%-8% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced if we stop wasting food. In the US alone, the production of lost or wasted food ... Consumer food waste. Edible food and drink fractions from products or meals that are acquired with the intention to be consumed by. The present paper presents the results of a literature review and expert interviews on factors causing consumer-related food waste in households and supply ... The report looks at fresh produce (fresh fruit and vegetables), as the short shelf life of these food types makes them particularly susceptible to waste ... Sep 29, 2022 ... Food losses and food waste cause up to 10 percent of global human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. We could avoid a substantial portion of ... Oct 3, 2023 ... Wasted food – if it were a country – would be the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the world, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture ... That's because when food breaks down in landfill, it generates methane—a greenhouse gas that's 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide and a major cause of ... Jun 13, 2022 ... Types & Causes of Food Waste · Delivery issues- delayed deliveries or overstock · Regular replenishment of stocks leading to customers to select ... Food waste that ends up in landfills and rots produces a large amount of methane – a more powerful greenhouse gas than even CO2. The food wasted in landfills is ...