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How much greenhouse gas is produced by preventable food waste

20 Aug How much greenhouse gas is produced by preventable food waste

Posted at 19:38h in Food waste facts by megan-fm

Fact

Wasted food that ends up in the landfill produces methane—a greenhouse gas that is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide. It’s estimated that 7% of greenhouse gases produced globally are due to preventable food waste.

What can we do about it?

Use these tips and tricks to find new ways to give food a second chance