The study, conducted by the University of Sydney, highlighted the significant environmental and economic impacts of food waste. ## The Scale of Food Waste in Australia – Annual Waste: Australian households waste approximately 2.5 million tonnes of food each year. – Daily Equivalent: This equates to the loss of 7.7 million meals daily.

The Hidden Reality of Food Waste in Australian Homes

Food waste is a significant issue in Australian households, with many unaware of the extent of their contribution to the problem. Recent studies have revealed that Australian households waste twice as much food per week as they initially believed. This shocking revelation highlights the need for a change in our approach to food consumption and waste management. ### The Impact of Food Waste

• Food waste not only contributes to environmental degradation but also has economic implications.
  

  The Growing Concern Over Food Waste

  Food waste is a significant issue in Australia, with nearly half of respondents expressing a desire to reduce their waste. This concern is echoed by Mandy Hall, the Campaign Director of End Food Waste Australia, who emphasizes the importance of Australians reconsidering their waste habits.

  The campaign aims to reduce the 2.5m tonnes of food waste by 20 per cent to reach a national goal of halving it that year.