Il libro del risparmio

Food waste is both an environmental and economic problem. Supply chain losses and food waste generate up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Halving waste by 2030 is a Sustainable Development Goal set by the United Nations. Through collaboration with other research groups, we have estimated that our food waste in Italy is worth up to 500 euros a year*, a figure comparable to how much a family spends on grocery shopping in a month.

Preventing and reducing food waste is within everyone's reach: together we can improve the quality of our diet, reduce pressure on the environment and also enhance the food we bring to our table. For this reason we have created a collection of 120 useful actions, through an in-depth and accurate analysis of national and international scientific literature. An opportunity worth seizing!

*These calculations are based on a study conducted by the University of Bologna coordinated by Claudia Giordano, in collaboration with the Barilla Foundation.

Every year, about a third of the food produced at the level global food is wasted, from farm to fork. This equates to more than a billion tons of food, representing a huge loss under the ethical, economic and, last but not least, environmental profile. In fact, when we waste food we have to think about also wasting the resources used to produce it such as water, earth and energy.

With a more conscious approach, from the kitchen of home to the market and the restaurant table, we can take care of our Earth and help ensure a healthier environment for generations to come.

This book is a call to action, as protagonists of a positive change made of small gestures with which enrich our daily lives. Fight it food waste is not only an act of common sense, but also an act of love towards our planet.