Myths and Facts about food waste
Many myths surround food waste – where it occurs, how much food is thrown away, and, more fundamentally, why this happens at all are explored in the following articles.
Food waste occurs along the entire value chain – from production and processing to transport, retail, out-of-home consumption, and final consumption. In addition to representing an enormous waste of resources such as water, land, and energy, it is also a moral issue.
Where does food waste occur, and what measures are being taken to reduce it? And what can each and every individual do? There are several myths circulating on these topics. Here, we provide facts that help clarify these myths.
More information on the myths can be found on the German-language pages.