Flavor and Wellness

Household Waste

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A kitchen counter filled with abundant, fresh food, some beginning to spoil, symbolizing the significant issue of household food waste.

What are the causes and environmental impact of household food waste?

In 2022, households worldwide discarded 631 million metric tons of food—a staggering 60% of all global food waste, according to BioCycle .

Isabella Cortez·August 4, 2026