Australians are throwing away huge amounts of edible food every day, raising concerns about food waste and its environmental impact.
New figures show the scale of wasted meals across the country, with households and businesses losing valuable food that could have been consumed.
Meanwhile, experts say food waste is driven by issues such as overbuying, poor storage, confusion over expiry dates and unnecessary disposal.
The problem is also affecting businesses, with research finding that incorrect orders and over-preparation are major causes of food waste in Australia’s fast-food sector.
Therefore, an environmental groups are calling for Australians to reduce waste by planning meals, storing food correctly and using leftovers.
The growing food waste issue via comes at a time, when many Australian families on facing rising living costs and increasing pressure household budgets.
