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The current level of food waste generated in Australia is unsustainable…
The current level of food waste generated in Australia is unsustainable due to the significant environmental burden as well as social and economic repercussions
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One third of food produced globally is lost or wasted. There is enough food in the world to feed everyone.
$5 billion worth of food is wasted by Australian households annually costing the economy $20 billion per year
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The main stakeholders are consumers. This is where most food is wasted in the supply chain. Governments also play a key role in developing sustainable policies, targets and resources
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15% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural activities. Contributes to climate change
High use of Australia's limited water supply - up to 50,000L of water to produce 1kg of food
Wasted resources to produce food- Energy, water, labour, capital and more
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645,000 Australians receive food assistance each month
45,000 people, including children, are turned away from charities monthly who are unable to meet demands
One quater reduction in global food waste would feed an additional 670 million undernourished adults and children
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Families and individuals recklessly throwing away over $1000 each year by not consuming purchased food
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Government is developing policies and targets, needs stronger action and implementation
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Three pillars closely related - Social change will bring environmental, social then economic benefits
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