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Climate Week NYC promises big ideas, bold conversations and plenty of “no idea is too ambitious” moments. 🎥 Hear from WRAP’s Leah Karrer, David Rogers and Estelle Herszenhorn on what they’re particularly looking forward to this week and why that is. From Climate Group’s Opening Ceremony to the launch of the COP31 Türkiye Presidency at the United Nations, and conversations on how businesses, governments and organizations can reduce food waste, the team are already embracing a packed agenda. #ClimateWeekNYC

Food waste is still too often seen as a waste issue. It's not. It's one of the biggest opportunities available to businesses, governments and funders today – and one that remains largely overlooked. Every year, more than 1 billion tonnes of food is lost or wasted globally, contributing 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions and costing more than USD $1 trillion. Yet unlike many of the challenges we face, we already know the solutions. Reducing food waste can lower costs, improve efficiency, strengthen resilience, cut emissions and help households make more of the food they buy. The challenge now is scaling action at the speed and scale the opportunity demands. In this article, our CEO Catherine David explores why it's time to move food waste higher up the climate and economic agenda. ⬇️

Huge areas of land are used to grow food that’s never eaten. The soil, water and energy that supports it are being wasted too – resulting in unnecessary deforestation, biodiversity loss and climate effects. Back global climate action. Invest in food waste reduction.

Huge volumes of food are produced every day. Huge volumes are wasted. Millions of people still face hunger. Investment in system‑wide food waste reduction strengthens food security and resilience for communities everywhere. Fix the paradox. Work with WRAP.

Food waste is one of the biggest inefficiencies in the food system – and it’s costing businesses. Up to 40% of all food produced goes to waste before it reaches a plate. Operational inefficiencies lead to wasted food – and wasted money. Businesses acting on food waste reduction have already unlocked measurable savings. Considering how to improve your bottom line? Consider food waste reduction. Learn more about how businesses are acting. Follow WRAP for insights.

Food waste is one of the biggest inefficiencies in the food system – and it’s costing businesses. Up to 40% of all food produced goes to waste before it reaches a plate. Operational inefficiencies lead to wasted food – and wasted money. Businesses acting on food waste reduction have already unlocked measurable savings. Considering how to improve your bottom line? Consider food waste reduction. Learn more about how businesses are acting. Follow WRAP for insights.