🥦 Fight Food Waste
Every year, Australia wastes over 7.6 million tonnes of food — much of it perfectly edible. That’s enough to fill the MCG 9 times. Meanwhile, families across the country face rising grocery bills and food insecurity.
🚨 The Food Waste Problem in Australia
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7.6 million tonnes
of food is wasted in Australia every year — that’s about 312kg per person.
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Cost
This waste is worth over $36.6 billion annually.
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Global emissions
Food waste contributes to 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions — and Australia is no exception.
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Food waste
Around 30% of all food produced is never eaten — much of it still perfectly good.
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Food insecurity
Meanwhile, 1 in 6 Australian adults and 1.2 million children have experienced food insecurity in the last year.
Thank you for being part of our community helping to save good food.
Every time you rescue a “best before” bag, you’re doing more than saving money — you’re reducing waste, supporting local businesses, and making a real impact. Together, we’re proving that small choices can lead to big change.
We’re glad you’re here. Let’s keep making good food go further.