The food waste figures published by climate action NGO (non-governmental organisation) WRAP show that household food waste is the largest source of food waste in the UK’s 10.7 million tonnes (Mt) total.
WRAP’s figures focus on food waste collected by local authorities. This covers 80% of the total collected but excludes disposal routes as WRAP says measuring this stream is “more problematic”.
The figures show UK homes disposed of 76kg of food waste per person in 2021 – 9kg per person heavier than in 2018 and similar to levels between 2010 and 2017, but 15.5kg lower than in 2007. However, household food waste remains 17% lower than in 2007.
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