The State of Food Waste in West Asia

According to the UN Environment Programme, " The Regional Office for West Asia has released a news report,' The State of Food Waste in West Asia,' highlighting the amount of food waste in the West Asia region. Whenever food is left in a disposal area, it begins to rot, becoming a major source of methane and contributing to an increase in greenhouse gases.

This report was conducted in twelve countries in the region under the guidance of UNEP and gives a comprehensive view of the present condition across the region, in which about 34% of the food served is wasted. Western Asian countries have unique cultural habits producing notable amounts of food waste over a short period of time. 

The report also highlights the result of a survey to gauge the attitudes and behaviors that represent food waste in the region. The report pointed out several countries in the region that require continuous and adequate support in setting food waste baselines."