Why We Should Stop Food Waste

[Moses joel Adetokunbo]

What did you have for breakfast? Eggs? Cereal? Chicken or pizza? All of that sounds appetizing. But did you know that millions of people around the world face hunger every day? Right now, as you read this, a person dies of starvation every six seconds. And it's not just adults who suffer; most of these deaths are young children. In fact, approximately nine million people die from hunger worldwide - more than the combined death toll for malaria, AIDS, and tuberculosis in 2012. This is why we must put an end to food wastage.

There are several reasons why we should stop wasting our food. Firstly, it depletes our natural resources at an alarming rate. When we throw away leftovers without considering the labor and resources used to produce them, we overlook the significant impact on our environment. Around 25 percent of all freshwater is used to produce food that ends up being wasted. Additionally, another 300 million barrels of oil are consumed in the production process. As more hungry mouths enter the world, greater quantities of food must be produced to feed everyone globally. Unfortunately, some individuals discard perfectly good food simply because it doesn't meet their personal preferences.

Money also plays a crucial role when it comes to wasted food. Many people fail to realize how much money goes into producing the meals they have in their homes each day. The National Resources Defense Council estimates that an average American family of four throws away about $1,500 worth of food annually. Globally speaking, one-third of all produced food never gets consumed - resulting in approximately one trillion dollars wasted each year with a total economic impact reaching three trillion dollars when considering environmental and social costs such as deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.

The consequences extend beyond financial losses; they affect access to healthy foods too. Wasted resources drive up prices for items like organic fruits and vegetables - making them less affordable for those who need them. When people lack consistent access to nutritious food, their productivity declines, leading to increased healthcare costs and potential inability to work due to chronic diseases caused by poor nutrition. Ultimately, this reduces the number of productive individuals in the workforce and negatively impacts the economy.

In conclusion, it is clear that we must take action against food waste. By doing so, we can conserve our natural resources, save money on a global scale, protect our environment from further harm, and ensure everyone has access to healthy food. Let's make a difference today by valuing every bite and reducing waste in our daily lives.

[Ayotunde Esther]

In my opinion I think wasting of food is a sin