As Global Hunger Rises, Consider This: Nearly 1/5 Of The World's Food Ends Up In The Trash
Food waste is also a growing concern because of the massive environmental impact including greenhouse gas emissions.
A new report by the United Nations estimates that at least 17% of the world’s food supply goes to waste — the equivalent of about a billion tons of food ending up in the trash bin.
Most food waste comes from households. The study looked at waste from homes as well as the retail and hospitality sectors, says
