Foodshift Pathways
FOODSHIFT Pathways (English)
FOODSHIFT Pathways (English)
  • โค๏ธIntroducction
  • ๐Ÿ“FoodSHIFT Pathways: Reducing Food Waste Through Circular Education
    • โœ๏ธFoodshift Pathways Glossary
  • ๐ŸฅฆUnderstanding Food Waste
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆWhat Impacts Does Food Waste Have on the Planet?
    • ๐Ÿ’ถEconomic impact
    • ๐Ÿ’—Social Impact
    • ๐ŸŒฑEnvironmental impact
  • โ™ป๏ธThe Interconnection of Life Cycles
    • ๐ŸŽŽSustainability in the Classroom: Learning from the Past for a Better Future
  • ๐Ÿค–Ancestral and Digital Technology
    • โš™๏ธInspiring Examples in Action
  • ๐Ÿ“–Classroom Projects and Activities Guide
    • ๐Ÿ„Mushroom
      • โœจThe Wonderful Kingdom of Fungi
        • ๐Ÿ—ฟPowerful Ancestral Allies
        • ๐ŸงซGuide to Growing Mushrooms
      • ๐Ÿ’กHow to Integrate This Activity into the Classroom?
      • ๐Ÿ‘Practical Recommendations Before Starting the Workshop
      • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸซScientific Workshop for Growing Mushrooms in the Classroom
      • ๐Ÿ”ฌThe Mushroom Cultivation Project at Escola Joan Mirรณ
    • ๐ŸงผMaking Cleaning Products with Food Waste
      • ๐Ÿ’กHow to Integrate This Activity into the Classroom?
      • ๐Ÿ‘Practical recommendations before starting...
      • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸซEco-Creative Cleaning Workshop
      • ๐ŸŽ’Example from Institut Ciutat de Balaguer
    • ๐ŸŽจCreation of Natural Pigments from Food Waste
      • ๐Ÿ’กHow to Integrate This Activity into the Classroom?
      • ๐Ÿ‘Practical Recommendations Before Starting...
      • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸซWorkshop on Natural Pigment Extraction from Food Waste
      • ๐ŸŽ’Example from the Florida Lab Sustainable Laboratory
    • ๐ŸƒCompostaje
      • ๐Ÿ‚The Evolution of Composting
        • ๐Ÿ”ฌThe Biology of Compost
      • ๐Ÿ’กHow to Integrate This Activity into the Classroom?
      • ๐Ÿ‘Practical Recommendations Before Starting
      • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸซComposting Workshop in the Classroom
      • ๐ŸŒฑTurning Waste into Life: Composting Adventure at the Florida Lab
    • ๐ŸฅšCeramic Making with Eggshells
      • ๐Ÿ’กHow to Integrate This Activity into the Classroom?
      • ๐Ÿ‘Practical Recommendations Before Starting
      • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸซCeramics Creation Workshop with Eggshells and Mussel Shells
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  1. What Impacts Does Food Waste Have on the Planet?

Economic impact

"The Hidden Cost of Food Waste in Our System"

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Have you ever thought about the economic impact of food thatโ€™s lost along the way from farms to our homes? Food waste is a big challenge that affects not just our planet but also everyoneโ€™s pockets, from families to entire economies. But you, with your work in the classroom, have the power to inspire students to make a change and promote a more fair and responsible use of the food we have.

A Global Issue We Can Face Together

๐ŸŒฑ Lost Economic Value: In its Guidance Note "" (Page 5), The FAO reminds us that each year, food worth around $940 billion is lost. Imagine everything we could achieve with those resources if they were put to use ๐Ÿคฏ.

๐Ÿšš Supply Chain Efficiency: Every step in the food supply chain takes time, effort, and resources like water, energy, and labor. When food isnโ€™t consumed, all those resources go to waste too.

๐Ÿ“‰ International Trade Impact: Some countries import a lot of their food, and when itโ€™s wasted, the impact goes beyond a simple lossโ€”it affects prices, exports, and ultimately the people who depend on that income.

Looking Closer: Impact on Our Country and Community

โ™ป๏ธ Waste Management Costs: Governments spend a lot on managing food waste. With your help, students can learn about the life cycle of food and how to reduce waste, which in turn can ease these costs in their own communities.

๐ŸŒพ Food Industry Effects: From farms to supermarkets, when food isnโ€™t sold, it affects the entire industry. Teaching students about the importance of making the most of food also supports local farmers and producers.

๐Ÿ’ธ Subsidies and Policies: Many governments support food production, but what if some of that food ends up wasted? Learning about and teaching responsible consumption can help us make the most of every resource.

At Home, Every Bit Counts

๐ŸŽ Family Budgets: In our homes, the food we buy but donโ€™t eat is a direct loss. Through education, students can learn how to value and manage what they have wisely.

๐Ÿ’ก Opportunity Costs: Every piece of food wasted is a missed chance to invest in something important, like education or the future of our families. Letโ€™s help students see the value of every decision they make.

If you want to know more about how these costs are calculated you can visit the

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Gender and Food Loss in Sustainable Food Value Chains
FAO's Technical Platform on Measuring and Reducing Food Losses and Food Waste.
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Food and Agricultureorganization of the united nations