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01. The problem
Nowadays, food waste is one of the most relevant and
underestimated problems. If food waste were country,
it would be the third largest source of greenhouse
gas emissions. Food waste also burdens waste
management systems, exacerbates food insecurity and
is major contributor to climate change, biodiversity
loss and pollution.
An average household spends nearly $2,000 year
on food that will be thrown away and wasted. But
this is not the only problem! Studies show that 1 out of
2 refrigerators has an above-average proliferation of
mold and bacteri, which can cause contamination
and possible risks to our health. Look at the numbers
to better understand the problem!