Facts and figures about food consumption and waste in Israel and around the world
Food waste in Israel
Israel ranks second in food waste amongst OECD countries and produces 2.4 million tons of food waste every year - about a third of local food production. 50% of wasted food that is suitable for human consumption ends up in the landfill as a result of behavioral patterns, lack of awareness of our consumption habits and more.
37%
Of local food production is thrown away each year
21.3 billion NIS
The average value of food waste
6,900 NIS
Per household each year - the total effect of food waste on the cost of living
1,152 kg
Annual average of food lost for a family of 4
1.89 million NIS
The environmental cost of household food waste
6%
Greenhouse gas emissions originating from food waste
2.5 million tons
The weight of food loss in Israel in 2021
8.8 billion NIS
Worth of household food loss in 2021
1/3
Of household waste is composed of food waste
In recent years, the phenomenon of food waste has emerged as a global problem which has significant repercussions on our environmental, social and economic resources. For the average household, this is a direct loss of thousands of shekels at a time when at least 500,000 families suffer from food insecurity in Israel. The good news is that with a little awareness and willingness we can reduce food waste in Israel.
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