Question

True or False: Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Answer 1

True. Wasting less food is an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. When food is produced, processed, transported, and stored, it requires energy and resources, which can contribute to GHG emissions. If food is not eaten, these resources and the associated GHG emissions are wasted. Reducing food waste can help to reduce GHG emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), approximately one-third of the food produced in the world is lost or wasted. This represents a significant opportunity to reduce GHG emissions by reducing food waste. In addition to the environmental benefits, reducing food waste can also have economic and social benefits, such as reducing costs for food producers and increasing access to food for those in need.