UN Environment Programme 93d ago

Food waste is one of the most overlooked global challenges with serious consequences for our climate, economies, and food security. While millions face hunger, vast amounts of food are lost every day, much of it at the household level. This wastes valuable resources like water and energy, and when discarded food decomposes, it releases methane a potent greenhouse gas driving climate change. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, reducing food waste is a critical step toward cutting emissions, strengthening food systems, and promoting sustainable consumption. The good news is that change starts with simple, everyday actions from planning meals and storing food better to sharing leftovers and composting. Because when it comes to food waste, every plate counts for people and the planet.