STOP FOOD WASTE

Your waste, their dreams.

Did you know? Approximately one-third of food on earth gets wasted every year. The impact may not be obviously seen with our eyes but it is there, and it is only getting worse. Together, we can turn waste into hopes.

"Eat and drink, but do not waste. Surely He does not like the wasteful" (7:31)

WHAT IS HAPPENING?

Food waste is as much an ethical problem as it is a climate, economic and resource one.

Humans produce enough food to feed everyone on the planet and yet millions of people still suffer from chronic hunger. It greatly impacts the environment too when these millions of tons of waste rots in landfills, releasing harmful gasses that make up 10% of global greenhouse emissions.

FOOD WASTE IN MALAYSIA

We are one of the leading contributors in South East Asia.

Every single day, Malaysians throw away 16,688 tonnes of food. That amount of food is enough to fill up 340 double-decker busses, and the numbers are only getting higher. We need to take action fast for our planet, our communities, and our future. Small steps hold great impact, that is how real change occurs. Together we can spread awareness and lead Malaysia to a more sustainable future.

HOW DOES THIS IMPACT HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS?

What should be a shared human necessity turned into a symbol of inequality.

Casually discarding food while others struggle to afford it widens the gap between socioeconomic classes and creates social injustice. Treating food as disposable items shifts the tradition of 'breaking bread', which represents shared human connection and effort, into just another thing that we effortlessly buy and could toss away without a second thought. Choosing to minimize waste brings empathy back to our tables and strengthen our responsibility to care for one another.

WHAT DOES ISLAM SAY ABOUT IT?

Muslims are encouraged to manage resources wisely to reduce waste and share the excess with people in need.

From an Islamic perspective, food waste is considered a form of extravagance and is strongly discouraged. Islam emphasizes moderation, responsibility, and gratitude for the blessings provided by Allah. Wasting food contradicts the Islamic values of amanah and social responsibility, especially when many people are facing food deprivation.