Food Waste Impact and Statistics

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Match the following statistics with their corresponding facts about food waste:

1/3 of food produced = Amount wasted globally 900 million tons = Estimated food wasted each year 88 million tons = Food wasted in the EU 170 million tons of CO2 = Produced from food waste

Match the items related to food waste's environmental impact:

10% = Global greenhouse emissions from food waste 174 kg = Food waste per person in the EU 20% = Carbon footprint from meat waste Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 = Aims to halve food waste

Match the food types with their environmental impact:

Tomato = Lower processing energy impact Tomato sauce = Higher environmental impact when wasted Meat = More resources needed for production Fruits and vegetables = Less contribution to carbon footprint

Match the following causes of food waste with their descriptions:

Best before labels = Often confused by consumers Use by labels = Indicate food safety period Processing and packaging = Increase environmental impact Consumer attention = Key to reducing food waste Signup and view all the answers

Match the following impacts of food waste with their corresponding aspects:

Environmental impact = Includes food production resources Economic impact = 144 billion euros worth of wasted food Energy impact = Greater for processed foods Climate impact = Comparable to a major country’s emissions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statistics with their implications for consumers:

1/3 food wasted = Equivalent to wasting resources 10% greenhouse gases = Due to food wastage 170 million tons CO2 = Impact from food waste emissions Individual changes = Simple ways to reduce waste Signup and view all the answers

Match the food waste prevention methods with their benefits:

Understanding labels = Reduces confusion and waste Planning meals = Minimizes over-purchasing Using leftovers = Improves resource utilization Educating others = Spreads awareness on food waste Signup and view all the answers

Match the following food waste statistics with their sources:

UN Sustainable Development Goal = Objective to halve food waste EU food waste data = 88 million tons annually Global food waste = 900 million tons every year Carbon footprint from meat = 20% of total food waste footprint Signup and view all the answers

Match the following food types with their waste production:

Meat = Less wasted but high resource input Fruits = More commonly discarded Vegetables = Significant contributor to waste Processed foods = Higher waste due to multiple factors Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions related to food waste:

Food loss = Waste along the supply chain Food waste = Consumption level waste Best before date = Quality indicator Use by date = Safety indicator Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Food Waste Statistics

One-third of all food produced globally is wasted.
Food waste generates approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 aims to halve food waste at the retail and consumer level and reduce food loss across supply chains.
Approximately 900 million tons of food are wasted annually.
In the EU, 88 million tons of food are wasted, which equates to 174kg per person and 143 billion euros worth of food.
Food waste produces 170 million tons of CO2.
The environmental impact of wasted food is higher for processed foods due to the energy required for processing, packaging, and transportation.
Meat waste is a significant contributor to the carbon footprint of food waste, accounting for approximately 20%.

Food Waste Impact

Wasting food also wastes resources used in its production and transportation.
Misinterpreting "best before" and "use by" labels significantly contributes to consumer food waste.
Limiting food waste is a simple step individuals can take to reduce their environmental impact.