Food Enough for Millions Goes to Waste The World Acts to Curb Food Waste

Today, September 20, the world observes World Cleanup Day. This year, the event focuses on food waste under the theme “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities,” aiming to draw attention to the massive quantities of food that become waste every day.

According to data from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), food waste across households, food services, and retail sectors reached approximately 1.05 billion tonnes in 2022—equivalent to nearly one-fifth of the food available to consumers—while more than a billion meals are wasted globally each day.

This issue takes on greater significance amidst widening hunger and food shortage crises worldwide; waste represents not only a loss of food itself but also a squandering of the resources used in its production, transport, and storage, alongside increased waste accumulation and its associated environmental impacts.

In Sudan, where the war has triggered a severe food and humanitarian crisis, this occasion offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of minimizing waste, properly preserving food, and utilizing edible food rather than discarding it—particularly in communities facing resource scarcity.

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