Halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses.
Could this be your career mission?
Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.
Employers
Food Recovery Network: Works with college campuses and communities to recover surplus food and redirect it to people in need.
Feedback Global: Focuses on building a sustainable food system by reducing food waste at various stages in the supply chain.
Zero Waste Europe: Advocates for policies and practices that promote a zero-waste approach, including reducing food waste.
The Real Junk Food Project: A global network of pay-as-you-wish cafes that use surplus food to create meals, raising awareness about food waste and food poverty.
Love Food Hate Waste: An initiative in multiple countries, Love Food Hate Waste provides resources and tips to help consumers reduce food waste at home.
Waste and Resources Action Programme: A UK-based organization that works with businesses, governments, and communities to reduce waste and promote sustainability, including food waste reduction.
United Against Waste: A German initiative that engages businesses to reduce food waste through better management practices and awareness campaigns.
ReFED: Operating in the United States, this collaboration of businesses, nonprofits, and government leaders works to reduce food waste through data-driven insights and innovation.
OzHarvest: An Australian organization that rescues surplus food and distributes it to charities, addressing food waste and food insecurity.
Food Cowboy: Uses technology to connect surplus food with charities and food banks, helping to reduce food waste in the United States.