An annual 11 million tons of food is thrown out by the Germans

According to new study presented on Tuesday, in Germany, an annual 11 million tons of food is thrown away, 81 kilograms per person. Most of the food that ends in the trasher is edible.

According to the survey, the country's 82 million population throws out 6.7 million tons of food annually, which is the 61 percent of the total volume. The hospitality and the food industry is responsible for 17-17 percent of the waste, while the commercial sector’s share is 5 percent.

53 kilograms out of the 81 kilograms per person that ends in the trash is still edible. This represents an annual waste of 21.6 billion euros. (MTI)