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700-240 · Question #10

How many tons of food is wasted worldwide each year?

The correct answer is A. 1.3 billion. Approximately 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted worldwide each year. This substantial amount of food waste contributes to environmental degradation and highlights the need for more effective waste management and sustainability practices. Reducing food waste is critical for impr

Global Environmental Challenges and the Impact of IT

Question

How many tons of food is wasted worldwide each year?

Options

  • A1.3 billion
  • B2.2 billion
  • C8.5 billion
  • D10 billion

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    88% (21)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    8% (2)

Explanation

Approximately 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted worldwide each year. This substantial amount of food waste contributes to environmental degradation and highlights the need for more effective waste management and sustainability practices. Reducing food waste is critical for improving food security and minimizing the environmental impact of food production and disposal.

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#food waste#global waste statistics#environmental impact

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