1) It is estimated that between 30 and 50% of the world’s food destined for human consumption is discarded each year.
2) The average family in the UK spends about £60 a month throwing away food, in some cases almost a whole meal a day. A family with children spends about £700 a year on unused food.
3) The UK throws away 18-20 million tonnes of food every year.
4) It is estimated that 20 to 40% of fruit and vegetables in the UK are culled before they even reach the shops – mainly because they do not meet too stringent supermarket cosmetic standards.
5) Most people admit to cooking too much food, resulting in it going to waste. Careful planning will eliminate this risk.
6) Fresh produce, such as vegetables and salad, and bakery products, such as cakes and bread, are the most common forms of waste.
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