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Greece Ranks Third in EU Food Waste Crisis

10/18/2025

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  • In 2023, Greece ranked third in the European Union (EU) for food waste, with residents discarding 201 kg per person.
  • Total food waste reached 2.09 million tons with households accounting for 44% of the total.
  • The EU directive requires a 10% reduction in processing waste and a 30% per-capita reduction by 2030.