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CHALLENGES OUR JOURNEY EXPLORE
Rethinking food packaging from the ground up
We need to rethink food packaging from the ground up. Recycling can help reduce the environmental impact of packaging, but recycling alone can’t eliminate this impact.
Carbon emissions watch: why are they still on the rise?
The global food system accounts for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Energy accounts for the majority of the emissions, but farming, processing and distribution of food also have a significant climate footprint.
One third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted
When food that is safe and healthy for humans to eat is lost or disposed of, it’s called food waste. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), one third of all food is lost or wasted somewhere along the food supply chain.
Recycling: What will it take to make it work?
By recycling materials, we reduce waste, save resources, and contribute to lower climate impact. But with only 13.5% of global waste being recycled and 40% of global plastic waste ending up in the environment with devastating consequences for us and our planet, it may be hard to believe in the merits of recycling.
Reducing end-of-life impact on nature
Many countries and regions are tackling the problem of waste with a shift to returnable, reusable and recyclable products and materials. Around the world, authorities are setting ambitious recycling targets, supported by industry and volunteer initiatives. It’s clear, however, that collection and recycling in their current forms have limits.
