Our preliminary analysis of USDA data shows that at least 152 MMT CO2e (million metric tonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalents) are added to the atmosphere annually from the production, transportation and disposal of wasted food in the US -- over 16% of food-related GHG emissions and around 2% of national emissions. This highlights the significant climate change impact of wasted food in the US, as well as opportunities for mitigation. Read the full technical brief.
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