> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://books.fablabbcn.org/foodshift-patwhays/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://books.fablabbcn.org/foodshift-patwhays/what-impacts-does-food-waste-have-on-the-planet.md).

# What Impacts Does Food Waste Have on the Planet?

Food waste has profound economic impacts on a global, national, and household level. These impacts manifest in various ways, from the direct loss of economic resources to inefficiencies in supply chains and increased costs associated with waste management. Below, we outline how food waste affects the economy on multiple levels.

<figure><img src="/files/RFLdTLO660oeFyddqcar" alt=""><figcaption><p>NOTES: GHG = greenhouse gas. For more information on the scope of the analysis, data sources and valuation, see <a href="https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/b1c41474-95de-44d3-97b6-a7321dc46cdd/content/state-of-food-and-agriculture-2023/annexes-1.html">Annex 1</a>.<br>SOURCE: Lord, S. 2023. <em>Hidden costs of agrifood systems and</em> </p></figcaption></figure>