A SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN TAKING ACTION TOGETHER
IN RECOGNITION OF
29 SEPTEMBER
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS OF FOOD LOSS AND WASTE
16 OCTOBER
WORLD FOOD DAY
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that globally, more than 1 billion meals are thrown away every single day - approximately 1/3 of the food produced for human consumption is lost post harvest to our plate at home. Food is lost or wasted due to a lack of farm and supply chain resources, storage and market opportunities - while at home - consumers often over purchase, discard ingredients due to confusing date labels, or might not know what to do with the “extra’s piling up in their refrigerator.
Food loss and waste occurs everyday as 3.1 billion people in the world face food insecurity and access to fresh healthy foods as malnutrition climbs in developing regions. Food in landfills affects the health of our planet, contributing 8-10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
So what is the good news? YOU CAN SAVE FOOD FROM WASTE TODAY - Simple actions and everyday habits will deliver immediate impact.
The sixth observance is approaching fast - calling for the expansion and strengthening of stakeholder efforts to reduce food loss and waste, as a critical element of securing a sustainable food future for all.
It's time to and take action!
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HOW TO TAKE ACTION AT HOME
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Every year, a significant portion of the food produced globally is lost or wasted, wasting valuable resources like land, water, and energy. In 2021, around 13% of food was lost after harvest, and in 2022, 19% was wasted at retail and household levels. This not only affects food security and economies but also contributes to climate change through harmful emissions. Addressing this issue is essential to achieving the United Nations' goal to halve global food waste by 2030.
Discover more about the urgent need to reduce food loss and waste and how it impacts both people and the planet.
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Take a photograph of your creation using the Every Plate Counts Guide, share with Us your Favorite Cooking Tips, Techniques, Recipes and Food Traditions, Turning your food surplus into edible and nutritious bites and be added to the ‘Every Plate Counts’ digital cookbook.