Characterization and Management of Food Loss and Waste in North America – White Paper - Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste

With close to 168 million tonnes of food lost and wasted in North America each year, the issue of food waste commands our urgent attention. The CEC White Paper for the Characterization and Management of Food Loss and Waste in North America addresses some of the most fundamental questions about food loss and waste in North America—including how much food is lost or wasted, why this problem occurs, and at what cost to the environment and economy.