Food Waste Awareness

What percentage of food produced globally is lost or wasted each year?

• 10%

• 25%

• 33%

• 50%

How many kilograms of food does Denmark waste annually per person?

• 10-20 kg

• 70-80 kg

• 150-160 kg

• 190-200 kg

What percentage of global GHG emissions is the Food System responsible for?

• 5-10%

• 10-20%

• 20-30%

• 40-50%

If Food Waste was a country, what would its ranking be on the list of GHG emissions by country?

• Third

• Fifth

• Tenth

• Twentieth

What percentage of starving people in the world could Food Waste feed?

• 50%

• 100%

• 200%

• More than 400%

Which of the following is a major contributor to Food Waste?

• Inefficient farming practices

• Supply chain inefficiencies e.g. inadequate storage and transportation

• Consumer behaviour e.g over-purchasing

• All of the above

Which statement is correct?

• In developed countries the largest contributor to Food Loss and Waste is consumer behaviour while in developing countries most food is lost or wasted  in the production and distribution stages.

• In developing countries the largest contributor to Food Loss and Waste is consumer behaviour while in developed countries most food is lost or wasted in the production and distribution stages.

• The factors contributing to Food Loss and Waste are not context dependent

• None of the above

What can individuals do to reduce Food Waste at home?

• Plan meals and use shopping lists

• Portion control and leftover management

• Store food properly

• All of the above

By how much does the United Nations aim to reduce Food Waste at the retail and consumer level by 2030?

• 10%

• 25%

• 30%

• 50%

By what percentage has Denmark reduced its Food Waste over the last 5 years?

• 10%

• 25%

• 33%

• 50%