What 1 ton of food waste can do?

Instead of being a problem, 1 ton of food waste can be a powerful solution for a sustainable future. It’s not garbage; it’s a hidden resource in a circular economy, where nothing is truly wasted.

The Hidden Power of 1 Ton of Food Waste

Diverting just one ton of food waste from a landfill and putting it back into the cycle can produce remarkable benefits:

• Energy: It can be converted into enough biogas to power 8–12 homes for a full day.
• Water: It helps conserve a massive amount of embedded water, saving between 15,000 to 25,000 liters that would otherwise be lost.
• Soil: It transforms into 400–600 kg of nutrient-rich compost, revitalizing our soil and reducing the need for harmful synthetic fertilizers.
• Climate: It prevents 0.5–1.0 tons of CO₂e emissions, primarily by stopping the release of methane a potent greenhouse gas from landfills.

A Circular Economy in Action

Imagine what we could achieve if this small-scale action were scaled up. If cities transformed their food waste, we could power entire neighborhoods. If every household composted, we could restore our ecosystems and grow healthier food. If businesses adopted smarter planning and storage, we could save billions of liters of water and significantly cut global emissions.

The circular economy is about transforming problems into solutions. Food waste is not the end of a product’s life cycle; it’s a new beginning.

So, how can you start? Try the seven-day zero food waste challenge:

• Plan smarter: Buy only what you need.
• Store better: Keep food fresh to make it last longer.
• Compost what’s left: Turn scraps into new resources.

Because in a circular economy, everything has a purpose, and everything goes back into the cycle.

source:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/circularity-hub_circulareconomy-zerowaste-foodwaste-activity-7371105100779622400-bw_M?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAtGGkQBsxwMBmX3lEJO8btihnfBCaHqTz4