According to WUR model research, households can save €220 to €720 per year when food waste falls by 40%. The range shows that reducing waste can preserve resources and emissions while also creating direct value for household budgets.
Within the exploratory SCBA of food initiatives, this is a background figure linked to household security and prevention. It is a model result, not a guaranteed saving for every individual household. The SCBA uses effects like these to make social benefits visible alongside public investment and avoidable costs. Source: Exploratory SCBA of food initiatives in Amsterdam-Noord, New Economy.