GoodDeed Organization
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| File:GoodDeed Logo.png | |
| Type | Nonprofit |
|---|---|
| 92-1063358 | |
| Purpose | Climate Change Action |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Website | www.gooddeedusa.org/ |
GoodDeed is a nonprofit organization with the mission to fight climate change through food rescue and raising awareness about food waste and its effect on the environment.[1][2] GoodDeed has a Platinum transparency rating from Candid (GuideStar).[1]
Cause[edit]
Food waste is a pressing global issue with significant implications for climate change.[2] Every year, an astonishing amount of food is wasted, totaling approximately 1.3 billion metric tons, which is about one-third of all food produced for human consumption worldwide.[3] This wastage not only squanders valuable resources but also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.[4] As food decomposes in landfills, it releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is about 28 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period.[5] The impact of food waste on climate change extends beyond emissions, as the resources required for production, such as water, land, and energy, are also wasted.[6] To combat this problem and its environmental consequences, concerted efforts are needed throughout the food supply chain, from production and distribution to consumption and waste management.[7]
Benefits[edit]
Addressing the issue of food waste can yield significant climate benefits. If Humans successfully reduced global food waste by just 25%, it could prevent the emission of approximately 1.5 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalents per year.[8] This reduction is equivalent to taking over 300 million cars off the road, highlighting the immense potential for mitigating climate change through responsible food practices.[9] Moreover, reducing food waste aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and Goal 13 (Climate Action).[10] Implementing sustainable practices in households, restaurants, supermarkets, and industries can not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also conserve natural resources and alleviate food insecurity.[11]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "GoodDeed - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nations, United. "Food and Climate Change: Healthy diets for a healthier planet". United Nations. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ "Food loss and waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability". UN Environment. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ US EPA, OAR (2017-02-08). "Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks". www.epa.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ US EPA, OAR (2016-04-15). "Basic Information about Landfill Gas". www.epa.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ "Food Loss and Waste". www.usda.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ "Food Waste FAQs". www.usda.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ Environment, U. N. (2017-09-28). "Food and food waste". UNEP - UN Environment Programme. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ "EU actions against food waste". food.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ Nations, United. "SDG Media Zone". United Nations. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ↑ "USDA ERS - Key Statistics & Graphics". www.ers.usda.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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