The Silent Crisis on Our Plates: Why Is Food Waste Important?

From farm to distribution, from supermarket shopping to leftover portions, from expiration dates to forgotten items in the fridge… food waste is a massive crisis that often happens unnoticed. The Food Waste guide published by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals the true scope of this problem and suggests individual solutions.¹

Why Does It Matter?

Food waste is not just a moral or economic issue; it is also a serious environmental crisis:

• Nearly one-third of all food produced globally is wasted.
• This waste squanders vital resources such as water, energy, and land during production, transportation, and storage.
• Discarded food emits methane in landfills, accelerating the climate crisis.

In short, every bite thrown away before reaching our plates wastes nature, labor, and resources.¹

How to Prevent Food Waste at Home

Harvard’s guide offers practical steps to reduce waste:

• Plan your shopping. Decide what you need and how much before buying.
• Repurpose leftovers. Turn extra meals into new dishes.
• Be mindful of dates. Learn the difference between “use by” and “best before.”
• Store food properly. Keep products fresh with the right storage methods.

Small steps can create big change—especially when millions of households act together.¹

A New Chapter with Rescued Foods

The fight against food waste involves not only individuals but also supermarkets and farmers.¹

Saledo gives new life to bananas that are overlooked due to their appearance, transforming them into a tasty, nutritious, and sustainable flour alternative.

Every choice sends a message. Join Saledo’s journey to prevent the silent crisis on our plates. Explore our products and discover our recipes here.

¹ Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Food Waste.” The Nutrition Source.

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/sustainability/food-waste/