More than one billion meals are away worldwide every day, despite famine and millions of people starving. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently that households responsible for 60 per cent of food waste, by restaurants and food services at 28 per cent, and shops at 12 per cent. The Maldives the highest estimated household food waste per person, at around 260 kilograms annually. Syria, Seychelles, Mexico and Tunisia also high levels. Globally, food waste for 8 to 10 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions. As discarded food in landfills, it the dangerous greenhouse gas methane, which global warming.
Individuals, businesses and governments can all practical steps to food waste. People should plan meals, shopping lists, and purchase only what they need. We should ingredients correctly and surplus portions. We should also turn leftovers into new dishes and inedible waste. Restaurants and supermarkets also have a huge part to in reducing food loss. They can surplus food to communities in need. Martin Krause, Director of the Climate Change Division at UNEP, said: "Every meal , shared or never wasted is food put to better use." Reducing waste would save money, improve food security and help climate change.
