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Understanding food waste: The problem we can solve together.
Food waste is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, connected to hunger, climate change, and resource depletion. But every one of us has the power to make a difference.
The scale of the problem
Understanding the magnitude helps us appreciate the urgency of action.
The Global Crisis
While nearly a billion people go hungry, we waste enough food to feed them multiple times over. This paradox drives our mission.
Environmental Impact
Food waste is not just about hunger—it's a major contributor to climate change, water scarcity, and environmental degradation.
Economic Loss
Food waste represents massive economic inefficiency, affecting households, businesses, and entire economies.
Take Action
How you can help reduce food waste
Everyone has a role to play. Choose your path and start making an impact today.
At Home
- •Plan meals and make shopping lists to buy only what you need
- •Store food properly to extend its shelf life
- •Understand expiration dates (sell-by vs. use-by)
- •Repurpose leftovers into new meals
- •Compost unavoidable food scraps
- •Freeze items before they spoil
In Business
- •Join EcoEats to donate surplus food to those in need
- •Implement inventory management systems
- •Offer smaller portion options to reduce plate waste
- •Train staff on proper food handling and storage
- •Track waste to identify problem areas
- •Partner with food rescue organizations
In Community
- •Volunteer with food rescue and distribution programs
- •Advocate for food waste reduction policies
- •Educate others about the problem and solutions
- •Support businesses that minimize waste
- •Organize community food sharing events
- •Donate to programs that fight hunger
Inspiration
Success stories from around the world
See how communities and countries are tackling food waste with innovative solutions.
First country to ban supermarket food waste
Impact
Supermarkets must donate unsold food to charities
Result
Millions of meals redistributed annually
Pay-as-you-throw food waste system
Impact
Residents pay for food waste by weight
Result
30% reduction in food waste since implementation
National food waste reduction campaign
Impact
Public awareness and education initiative
Result
25% reduction in food waste in 5 years