Roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption (around 1.3 billion tonnes) gets lost or wasted every year and almost half of all fruit and vegetables produced are wasted! Environmentally, wasted food accounts for about 8% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, 24% of the freshwater and 28 million tonnes of the fertilisers and pesticides used in agriculture. As well as reducing environmental damage, avoiding and minimising food waste will help us to feed the world’s growing population and contribute to a sustainable future for agriculture. ⠀
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One way to keep vegetables lasting longer is to fill the bottom of the crisper with cold water and pop them in there. If your vegetables are getting old – you can always whip up a quick vegetable curry with some spices – this can make meals for the week!
