More Infographics

A few more Info graphics about Food waste and some details about what kinds of food gets thrown out and how the process of food waste really works.

Citations:

      1.     Macguire, E. (2012, December 21). Food waste: From farm to fork and landfill. Retrieved March 3, 2015, from http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/21/world/food-waste-infographic/

      2.     Nationwide Food Waste Infographic. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from https://www.behance.net/gallery/5938833/Nationwide-Food-Waste-Infographic

      3.     Food waste infographic 1. (2013, February 2). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from https://roshipotoshi.wordpress.com/2013/02/02/hooray-for-infographics/food-waste-infographic-1/

A Story of Excess

A little video that just explains a little about food waste and its process.

Citations:

      1.     Food Waste - A Story of Excess. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwVuz0UJl2A

A Documentary about Food Waste

Just a documentary to give you some more information on Food Waste.

Citations:

      1.     Food Waste documentary. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHstaT7815w

Infographics

These info graphics give a more fun an colorful way to understand this horrible condition.

Citations:

      1.     Infographic A breakdown of food waste | Food Business News. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/Research/2013/06/Infographic_A_breakdown_of_foo.aspx?ID={81AEA0A0-7495-4FDB-98AD-64D885F335BE}&cck=1

      2.     Smart Tags Change Color When Food Spoils. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from https://www.finedininglovers.com/blog/news-trends/smart-tags-tackle-food-waste/

      3.     Source Creative. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from http://www.sourcecreative.co.uk/food-wast/

Food Waste "Fun" Facts

• In America, about 40% of food in total goes to waste.

• About 1.3 billion tons of food produced in the world (1/3) is wasted.

• People in rich countries waste as much food (222 million tons) as is produced in countries and areas such as sub-Saharan Africa (230 million tons).

• Not only is all this food wasted, but even the waste isn't disposed of properly-the landfill is home to over 97% of food waste.

• This 97% of food waste amounts to about 33 million tons-this is the insane amount that makes its way to landfills each year. 

   
• Food waste also makes up to 38% of the total trash in household garbage bins.

• Most people think that CO2 is very dangerous as a greenhouse gas, but in fact, methane is a lot more dangerous-and the food waste that goes to the landfill breaks down anaerobically, a process which produces methane. 

• Food waste in landfills is not only dangerous to the environment-its financially draining. Food waste cost roughly $1.3 billion to dispose of in landfills. 

• An average family loses at least $589.76 annually on food waste.

Citations:

      1.     Food Waste Fast Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from http://www.foodwise.com.au/foodwaste/food-waste-fast-facts/

   

     2.     Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from http://www.endfoodwastenow.org/index.php/resources/facts

     3.     Food waste in America: 430 billion pounds. (2014, February 24). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from http://www.examiner.com/article/food-waste-america-430-billion-pounds

     4.     Tackling Food Waste By Overcoming Consumer Perceptions. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from http://www.foodonline.com/doc/tackling-food-waste-by-overcoming-consumer-perceptions-0001

Food Waste Footprint Video

This is a great video that really helps to understand your food waste footprint.

Citations:

      1.     Food wastage footprint. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoCVrkcaH6Q

Conclusion

Food waste is currently a global epidemic that plagues every corner of the world-so it won't be easy to get rid of. To do so will require discipline and determination-and that starts in each of our homes, and in our everyday lives. As long as we shop wisely, buying only what we need, pre-plan our meals, dividing our materials into portions, and dispose of our extra food properly, donating and eating our own leftovers, we should be able to efficiently and effectively banish wastefulness from our own homes, and in time, our entire planet.