Food Waste Focus

“Roughly one-third of the world’s food is never eaten. By reducing loss and waste, we can reduce the need for land and resources used to produce food as well as the greenhouse gases released in the process”

-Project Drawdown who are the World’s Leading Resource for Climate Solutions. Project Drawdown’s mission is to help the world stop climate change—as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible.  They do this by advancing effective, science-based climate solutions and strategies; fostering bold, new climate leadership; and promoting new climate narratives and new voices.

At Wāhi Tukurua, we are Passionate about reducing waste in all forms – especially Food Waste, so we have put together some resources to help us all focus on ways to throw away less food. Use the buttons below to explore more in our ‘Food Focus’.

Read news articles on the food waste issue, here in NZ and worldwide.

Ever wondered why it matters? Check out these facts and figures.

We’ve got some ideas for preventing, diverting and recovering food waste.

Here’s inspiration to help make the most of the food in your home.

kiwifruit, pasta, apples, etc