rafidainscope - Specialized environmental reports have warned of the severe economic and ecological repercussions resulting from the growing global food waste crisis, emphasizing that discarding food is not merely a financial loss, but a drain on natural resources that increases
pressure on water and soil, while directly contributing to higher greenhouse gas emissions.
The reports clarified that the agriculture and livestock sectors consume the vast majority of water resources, indicating that wasting food products equates to a massive loss of the energy and freshwater used in production chains. Furthermore, decomposing food waste in landfills generates greenhouse gases that exacerbate global warming.
Locally, estimates point to rising rates of food waste per capita, posing an additional challenge to development efforts. This has prompted calls to launch awareness initiatives, rationalize daily consumption, and sort organic waste to maximize its utility in supporting the agricultural sector, thereby strengthening food security and preserving environmental balance.
