The following resources can help you understand more about the impact of food waste and how you can get involved in addressing this issue.

Ireland's Food Waste Charter

The Food Waste Charter is a voluntary agreement led by the EPA to promote a collective food and drink sector commitment to reduce food waste along the entire food supply chain. Learn more.

Global Food Donation Policy Atlas

Harvard Law School, Food Law and Policy Clinic conducted a review of Ireland's legal framework in relation to food donation and how our existing laws and policies support or hinder this process. Read the report here. Learn more.

EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste

The EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste brings together EU and international organisations, experts and relevant stakeholders to support efforts to reduce food loss and waste. Learn more.

Project Drawdown

Advancing science-based solutions and sharing insights at the intersection of food, agriculture, land use, and climate change. Learn more.

OECD, Beyond food loss and waste reduction targets

A 2025 comprehensive review of the Food Loss and Waste policy environment, drawing on data collected by the OECD from 42 national ministries and the European Commission to support cross-country dialogue and accelerate the implementation of more effective evidence-based and context-specific FLW policies. Learn more.