Food waste is increasingly recognised as a major global problem. Almost one third of food produced for human consumption is wasted every year, contributing around 8% of the world’s greenhouse gases. Preventing food waste could save the average household £437 per year, and would have the same positive impact on reducing C02 equivalent emissions as taking 1 in 4 cars off the road.

However, it isn't always easy, nor possible, to completely reduce food waste as this also contains food scraps from preparation of meals. Or as a study shown when surveying university students on the reasons for their food waste the second most common answer was "the food was sold in too big a quantity. (23%)" This is also an issue for those living on their own and when told to shop less frequently due to the current COVID situation. 

Glasgow City Council needs to continue their Tenement Food Waste Collection and stop the 30% going to landfill. Not only will this save on landfill costs, but will help Scotland reach our Zero Waste Target and provide electricity from this resource instead of Greenhouse gasses!