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- 6 million tonnes of food are wasted in Australia every year. That is enough food to fill thousands of garbage trucks annually (DCCEEW, 2023, p. 6).
- 70% of food waste occurs in Australian households. This means that families and individuals can make a big difference by reducing food waste at home (Food Innovation Australia Limited [FIAL], 2021, p. 12).
- Food waste in landfills produces methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Reducing food waste helps protect natural resources and reduce environmental damage (United Nations Environment Programme [UNEP], 2021, p. 15).
- Food waste costs the Australian economy approximately $36.6 billion each year. This includes wasted food from farms, supermarkets, restaurants, and homes (DCCEEW, 2023, p. 7).
- The average Australian household throws away about 312 kg of food every year. This equals roughly $2,500 worth of food per household annually(Fight Food Waste CRC, 2023, p. 4).
