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- In Canada, food waste constitutes at least 35% of a typical household's trash, much of it preventable.
- Food waste costs Canada between $10 and $25 billion annually.
- The most frequently wasted items are fruits and vegetables, followed by bread and baked goods.
- Food waste results in considerable greenhouse gas emissions, notably methane.
- A staggering 8 million tonnes of food is wasted annually in Canada.
Source: Ivey Business School
Food waste is a critical environmental issue. When food is wasted, it isn't just the food that's lost. All resources used in production are wasted too.
37,065,686.23 metric tons of CO2e
Equivalent to emissions from 8.8 million passenger vehicles driven for one year
443,135.39 metric tons of methane (CH4)
Translates to 11,986,812.42 metric tons of CO2e over a 100-year horizon
1.96 billion gallons of water wasted
Equivalent to 2.96 million Olympic swimming pools
0 meals recovered
Highlighting the opportunity to recover and redirect surplus food to reduce waste
6,666.67 million meals recovered
We can recover 6,666.67 million meals annually if we donate half of the food we waste at the household level!
- Expand ourPantry to all major Canadian cities
- Reduce household food waste by 25% in communities where ourPantry is active
- Recover and redistribute 1 million meals annually
- Partner with 1000+ local businesses to reduce commercial food waste
- Launch educational programs in schools to promote food waste awareness
Currently, ourPantry is in its early stages. We've launched in select neighborhoods in Toronto and are rapidly growing. Our user base is expanding, and we're seeing promising results in food waste reduction and community engagement.
- Active users: 5,000+
- Meals shared: 10,000+
- Neighborhoods covered: 15
- Estimated food waste reduction: 5 tonnes
Achieving our goals requires a collective effort. Here's how you can contribute:
- Download and use the ourPantry app regularly
- Spread the word about ourPantry in your community
- Volunteer for ourPantry events and initiatives
- Partner with us if you're a local business or organization
- Donate to support our expansion and development efforts