A few statistics on food waste in canada

•  Every ton of food that is not wasted is the equivalent of one less car on the road each year.
• Did you know that in Canada food waste results in losses estimated at $31 billion each year?
• Although households are responsible for 47% of this waste, 53% is attributable to industry (food processing, retail, agriculture, catering and hospitality, transport and storage).
• The average Canadian family throws away more than $ 1,100 of food per year, which translates to 79kg (175lb) of food loss.
• In all, nearly 20% of the food produced in the world is wasted.

As many as 35.5 million metric tonnes of food are thrown away or wasted each year in Canada, according to the organization Second Harvest, which estimates that's the equivalent of 58% of all food produced in the country.

 But… how to create a small change?

While you might think your efforts can be useless, keep in mind households are responsible for 47% of the food waste in Canada. You can make a change in your home!

Quick tips regarding food waste in your home:

• Buy in moderate quantities
• Take cooking lessons
• Prepare the right amount of food
• Buying large formats is not always advantageous. You don't save money when you have to throw away half-started products
• Pay special attention to perishable foods, such as fruits and vegetables, they spoil faster than dry or canned products
• Look at Noovie's products which use unsold produce from farms, distribution centres and grocery stores
• Watch out for the services of a company that delivers "ready-to-cook" meals to your home. This waste-free solution will ensure that you only have on hand the quantities you need to prepare your meals, but their packaging options aren’t always great. However, prefer formulas that limit over-packaging and use recyclable containers, for a greener choice