Every year, over 35% of the food produced in Mexico is wasted<\/b>\u2014an estimated $25 billion worth. <\/p>\n
Food waste is a global challenge with dire consequences for the environment, economy, and food security, and Mexico, like many countries, grapples with the dual issues of significant food waste and widespread food insecurity. However, a new toolkit<\/a><\/strong> developed by the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) and the Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) aims to turn the tide. <\/p>\n This comprehensive resource equips Mexican states with legal and policy strategies to curb food loss and waste through food recovery and donation. Supported by the Walmart Foundation, this toolkit is part of The Global Food Donation Policy Atlas, a global initiative addressing food waste. Here, we explore the toolkit\u2019s potential, its role in shaping policy, and its impact on Mexico\u2019s food system.<\/p>\n The issue of food wastage and loss in Mexico is particularly troubling given that much of the wasted food is nutritious and could feed the 28% of Mexicans who experience moderate or severe food insecurity. Moreover, food waste contributes to environmental issues: when dumped into landfills, decomposing food releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.<\/p>\nThe Scale of the Problem<\/h2>\n