Food is meant to nourish us – not to be wasted. Yet every year, around 1 billion tonnes of edible food end up in the bin. That’s nearly one-fifth of all food available to consumers.
For this year’s International Day of Zero Waste, the spotlight is on food – what we eat, what we waste, and how each of us can make a difference.
Did you know that about 60% of food waste happens at home? The rest comes from restaurants and shops, often due to inefficiencies in how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. The good news: small changes can lead to big impact.
Here’s how we can all take part:
- At home: Plan your meals, store food properly, and get creative with leftovers.
- In the community: Support food sharing, redistribution, and composting initiatives.
- As businesses and organisations: Reduce waste across operations and invest in smarter, circular solutions.
Building a zero-waste future starts with everyday choices. By valuing food and reducing waste, we can protect resources, support communities, and move closer to a more sustainable and circular way of living.
Let’s make food waste a thing of the past – starting today.
