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Food waste makes up ‘half’ of global food system emissions

Composting can help reduce emissions from food waste. Image: Unsplash/Joshua Hoehne

Orla Dwyer
Covers food, land and nature, Carbon Brief
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Currently, food waste is most commonly disposed of in landfills or dump sites, where it rots and produces methane.
Currently, food waste is most commonly disposed of in landfills or dump sites, where it rots and produces methane. Image: Carbon Brief

In some places, countries and local governments are undertaking different measures to tackle food waste.
In some places, countries and local governments are undertaking different measures to tackle food waste. Image: Carbon Brief

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