Thesis
Food waste is a serious environmental problem because it increases greenhouse gas
emissions, wastes natural resources, and shows the need for more sustainable food practices.
Outline
Introduction
Hook​
Every year, a huge amount of food is thrown away even though producing that food requires
land, water, and energy.
Background​
Food waste has become a growing problem in many countries. When food is wasted, the
resources used to produce it are also wasted, and it can harm the environment.
Thesis​
Food waste is a serious environmental problem because it increases greenhouse gas
emissions, wastes natural resources, and shows the need for more sustainable food practices.
Body 1: Environmental impact of food waste
Food waste has a negative impact on the environment.
Evidence:​
Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and wastes resources such as water and
land (Scherhaufer et al., 2018).
Explanation:​
When food is thrown away, all the resources used to produce it are also wasted.
Body 2: Increase of food waste in the United States
Food waste has increased a lot in the United States over time.
Evidence:​
Studies show that food waste in the U.S. has grown significantly since the 1970s (Hall et al.,
2009).
Explanation:​
Overproduction and overconsumption lead to more food being wasted.
Body 3: Possible solutions
There are several ways to reduce food waste.
Evidence:​
Improving food management and raising awareness can help reduce food waste (Kohli et al.,
2024).
Explanation:​
Better planning and education can help people waste less food.
Conclusion
Food waste is an important environmental issue. Reducing food waste can help protect
natural resources and make food systems more sustainable.