# Which countries waste the most food, and how to cut waste at home

Al Jazeera examines global food waste, identifying the countries that squander the most food and the reasons behind the disparities between richer and poorer nations. The piece also offers practical tips for households to reduce the food they throw away, an issue with major environmental and economic costs.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/16/which-countries-waste-the-most-food-and-how-to-reduce-waste-at-home?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:31:57 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/21/which-countries-and-players-have-won-the-most-ballon-dor-awards?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:29:28 +0000