What is this tool?
A resource that quantifies the impact of amounts of wasted food on the climate, natural resources, and lost meals.
How do I use it?
- Indicate a sector: where in the supply chain the waste occurred
- Select the type of food waste
- Input the amount of food lost for destination(s), or how the lost food is being disposed of
- Explore and export your results
For more detailed information on the underlying assumptions and formulas for the final numbers that you see, please refer to the Methodology. For definitions, refer to the Glossary.