Around 40 to 50 times more energy goes into producing, transporting and selling food than can be recovered from recycling it.

UNEP’s Inger Andersen calls for urgent global action to curb food waste, cut methane emissions, and protect resources to secure a resilient zero‑waste future.

For grades k-5, explore how the food we eat affects ecosystems around the world as your students learn from our experts.

Reducing food waste in your kitchen does not require a complete lifestyle overhaul. Small changes such as smarter meal ...