✨ The Hidden Cost of Food Waste in India: Fruits, Vegetables, Water, and Carbon Emissions ✨

Every year, food waste costs the global economy a staggering $940 billion. These losses don’t just affect large corporations; they trickle down to farmers, small businesses, and households.

Breaking Down the Costs

When food is wasted, it’s not just the product itself that is lost. Consider the following:

• Labor: Farmers and workers invest time and energy into producing food that never gets consumed.

• Resources: Water, fertilizers, and transportation costs add to the waste.

• Opportunity: Every wasted crop could have fed someone in need.

  

What Businesses Can Do

• Better Inventory Management: Use technology to track and reduce spoilage.

• Partner with Food Banks: Donate unsold items to those in need.

• Educate Employees: Create awareness about food handling and storage.

  
  
  
  

For consumers, reducing food waste means saving money on groceries. Together, businesses and individuals can turn economic losses into gains for society and the planet.