Planet
Food waste has a big impact on the environment. The production of the wasted food not only results in unnecessary waste of resources and environmental degradation but food waste also contributes to the generation of greenhouse gasses. It is responsible for six to eight percent of all human caused greenhouse gasses!
People
Food waste is also a big social problem, as there are still 2 billion people that do not have access to enough food. There is enough unconsumed food globally to feed these undernourished people twice.
Profit
Wasted food is also an ecomic problem, as it leads to economic losses. In The Netherlands, people waste on average 120 euros of food every year. A reduction of food waste is also financially beneficial for citizens.