Food waste in the United Kingdom

Trash bins full of food

Food waste increases during the pandemic — compounding an existing problem

Food

About one third of all food produced across the globe goes to waste, with profound implications for hunger, climate change and political stability. The pandemic is making the problem worse.

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Food waste tied to food costs

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