Because food waste can form methane, a greenhouse gas equivalent to about 90 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
Explanation:
Experts say the food waste problem demands even more urgency now "Because food waste can form methane, a greenhouse gas equivalent to about 90 times more potent than carbon dioxide."
According to experts, food waste can be a severe problem as it can leads to methane when broken down in landfills. Such chemical components are said to be more potent in their negative effect on our surroundings. Also, it affects a sizeable amount of fresh water, causing freshwater pollution.
