Food Waste Sources
At Imperish, we believe transparency matters. That’s why we rely on credible international sources to understand the scale of the food waste problem, especially as it relates to Egypt’s unique challenges. These sources inform our mission, guide our decisions, and help us measure our impact.
The figures and insights we share across our platform are drawn from globally respected institutions. We tailor them to highlight how food waste affects Egypt and how targeted, local action can drive meaningful, measurable change.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Food Waste Index Report 2024
This report provides country-level estimates of food waste, including Egypt’s per capita waste levels. It helps us understand our national context and align our mission with global benchmarks. The report also supports action toward Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve global food waste per capita by 2030.
This report provides country-level estimates of food waste, including Egypt’s per capita waste levels. It helps us understand our national context and align our mission with global benchmarks. The report also supports action toward Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve global food waste per capita by 2030.
World Food Programme (WFP)
5 Facts About Food Waste and Hunger
This WFP article offers a global overview of the impact of food waste, including its estimated $1 trillion annual cost and its role in deepening hunger and inequality. While global in scope, the insights are deeply relevant to Egypt’s ongoing challenges around food security and access
This WFP article offers a global overview of the impact of food waste, including its estimated $1 trillion annual cost and its role in deepening hunger and inequality. While global in scope, the insights are deeply relevant to Egypt’s ongoing challenges around food security and access
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Global Food Loss and Waste Database / Reports
This source highlights the environmental consequences of food waste, both globally and in Egypt, including avoidable greenhouse gas emissions, water waste, and energy inefficiency. It reinforces our belief that food waste is not just a local issue, it’s a climate issue, and tackling it requires measurable solutions.
This source highlights the environmental consequences of food waste, both globally and in Egypt, including avoidable greenhouse gas emissions, water waste, and energy inefficiency. It reinforces our belief that food waste is not just a local issue, it’s a climate issue, and tackling it requires measurable solutions.
Why Local Data Matters.
Understanding food waste through a local lens allows us to design better, more effective solutions. These Egypt-specific data points give us the clarity to act, the accountability to track progress, and the focus to support both Egypt’s Vision 2030 and UN SDG 12.3. At Imperish, we’re committed to making these numbers more than just statistics, we’re turning them into action.