Australians throw out $4.7bn worth of food each year

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Food waste generates more CO2 than iron and steel sectors, researchers claim

Australia's 8.5 million households throw out more than A$5.2bn (US$4.7bn, £2.8bn) worth of food annually, generating more carbon emissions than the country's iron and steel industries, according to a new...

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