New food waste collections are part of a government initiative.

Food waste is costing the nation 1.4 per cent of GDP, making it a key drag on productivity and prompting calls for action in the federal budget and national food security strategy.

A new review published in Carbon Research highlights an innovative way for Australia to confront its food waste crisis while cutting greenhouse gas emissions: transforming food scraps into biochar.

While running a bar in Melbourne, Katy Barfield was taken aback by the large amount of ingredients thrown out at the end of each day. After doing some research, she realized that Australia produces ...

Australians are throwing away millions of tons of food every year — and as it turns out, much of it is still perfectly safe to eat. A new study from RMIT University and End Food Waste Australia found ...

Australians are frequently throwing out perfectly good food because of unclear labelling leading to food waste that could cost the average household about $2,500 a year, a new report says. The ...

Australia has launched The Great Unwaste, a national push to cut household food waste and support food waste reduction across the country. The campaign is led by End Food Waste Australia and is built ...

New research from RMIT University and End Food Waste Australia reveals confusing food labels are driving Australians to throw away perfectly edible food, costing households money and contributing to ...

A new study has revealed Australians are wasting food because of unclear date labels and storage advice. About one-third of all food in Australia is either lost or discarded every year. Use-by dates ...

New research has compared whether food waste is reduced more by consumers who are driven by sustainability or those driven by nutrition and health. With somewhat unexpected findings, the study ...