Food Waste
Benefits
Myth
“There is no benefit in my taking part in reducing food waste…”
Reality
There are many important benefits — for the environment, society and your wallet.
When I reduce the food I throw away…
- I help reduce the natural resources required to produce the food we consume.
- I reduce the emissions that contribute to the “Greenhouse Effect” and “Climate Change”.
- I reduce the other environmental impacts created by food production and consumption itself.
- I save money! Specifically, a family of four can save on average about four hundred euros (€400) a year by reducing its food waste.
- I contribute to reducing waste management costs.
- I help address a major social and ethical issue: food waste.
