The document discusses food waste in the UAE community. It states that about 3.2 million tons of food is wasted per year in the UAE, amounting to around 225kg per person. This food waste ends up in landfills and produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Food waste has negative environmental impacts through greenhouse gas emissions and impacts human health through diseases. It also costs the UAE economy an estimated 14.69 billion dirhams annually. Reducing individual food waste through smart shopping, preparation and storage can help address this issue.