Why Food Waste is Such a Big Climate Issue - Episode 102

Eight Minute Climate Fix

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The United Nations estimates that we lose about one third of our global food supply every year to waste and loss. And that organic matter contributes about 10% of our global emissions each year.
Getting a hold on our food waste is a big issue and a huge opportunity, not only for climate action but also in economic terms. In this episode, Paul breaks down the different points in the food value chain where spoilage and waste occurs - and discusses some of the innovative solutions that are emerging to address these issues.
For more research:
"The Enormous Scale Of Global Food Waste" - Stastita
"Food loss and waste account for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions; cost USD 1 trillion annually" - UNFCCC
"7 innovative solutions for fighting food waste" - World Economic Forum
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