Stop Food Waste Day is observed on April 24th to spotlight one of the most pressing issues in our food system—food waste. Each year, massive amounts of food are wasted, which not only impacts our environment but also squanders resources like water, energy, and labour that went into producing that food. As part of our commitment at Karibites, we are eager to educate and inspire actions that can help reduce food waste globally.
Stop Food Waste Day aims to raise awareness about the global problem of food waste, which sees approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption lost or wasted. This observance encourages everyone, from individual consumers to large corporations, to take actionable steps to reduce their food waste footprint and to consider sustainable food practices.
The implications of food waste are far-reaching:
As we observe Stop Food Waste Day, let’s commit to making more mindful decisions about our food consumption. Every small change can lead to significant impacts when it comes to reducing food waste. We should all do our part to ensure that good food is treasured—not trashed.