Food waste has become a major global issue, with an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food being wasted every year. There are many negative effects of food waste that affect not only the environment but also society and the economy. Becoming one of the biggest environmental and social challenges we face on the planet. 

The environment
Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, as food decomposes in landfills, it releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. This contributes to being one of the biggest contributors to climate change, which can have severe consequences on the environment and the economy.

Social implications 
While millions of people around the world suffer from hunger and malnutrition, food waste exacerbates the problem. Wasting food means that resources such as land, water, and energy that were used to produce the food are also wasted. This perpetuates the inequality in food distribution, making it difficult for people who are already vulnerable to access the basic necessity of food.

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Economic Implications
It leads to a loss of resources and increases the cost of food production, which can affect the overall economy. Additionally, food waste is impacting the livelihoods of farmers, food processors, and distributors, leading to economic losses that exacerbates food inequalities and wreaks havoc with our economy.

In conclusion, food waste is a significant problem that affects the environment, society, and the economy. To mitigate its negative effects, it is important to reduce food waste by taking measures such as improving storage and transportation of food, reducing overproduction and consumption, and ensuring food is redistributed to those who need it.

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Bind NCL offer creative approaches to reducing food waste and driving behaviour changes. They focus on changing public attitudes, education, local policy and collaborating with local private, public and third sector organisations to deliver consistent, effective projects to reduce food waste. 

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