Having seen the impact of the food waste across Europe and the World, you might wonder, what are the consequences that us, people our environment suffer from Food waste. Here are some of the consequences:
Climate Change
Food waste contributes significantly to environmental degradation. It uses valuable resources such as water, land, and energy unnecessarily and generates a considerable amount of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, when organic waste decomposes in landfills. This exacerbates climate change and can lead to the loss of biodiversity.
Waste management
Food waste contributes to the growing problem of waste management. As food decomposes in landfills, it not only takes up space but also releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Managing this waste requires resources and infrastructure, which can be particularly challenging in densely populated areas.
Food Security
Food waste has implications for food security. By wasting food, we are not utilizing our food supply efficiently, which could otherwise help feed the growing global population.
