Food Insecurity in Los Angeles
LA throws away about 1.3 million tons of food annually, much of it still edible
California agriculture consumes about 11 trillion gallons each year
California produces an estimate of 50,000 metric tons of methane annually from food waste
Food Insecurity in Los Angeles
LA throws away about 1.3 million tons of food annually, much of it still edible
California agriculture consumes about 11 trillion gallons each year
California produces an estimate of 50,000 metric tons of methane annually from food waste
Food Insecurity in the United States
Despite being the richest country on earth, Over 44 million Americans, including 1 in 5 children, experience food insecurity.
The U.S. discards around 40% of its food supply, sending 60 million tons of food waste to landfills each year
U.S. agriculture emits over 600 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent annually
Food Insecurity in the World
Just by planning meals and using leftovers, a family of four can save up to $1,500 a year and prevent over half a ton of food waste from going to the landfill!
Here are some simple steps you can take to reduce food waste: Zero Waste Kitchen
The methane produced by food waste is up to 36 times more potent than carbon dioxide
Globally, 1/3 of all food is wasted, contributing to 8–10% of total greenhouse gas emissions