The amount of food Australia throws away each year would fill the MCG ten times over. This is a big contributor to climate change. The UN states that 17% of global food production is wasted, tallying to almost 1 billion tonnes per year. Australia, is a large contributor, producing 7.6 million tonnes of food waste a year. The old saying 'waste not want not' rings true, and it asks us to consider how we can dispose of this issue, instead of disposing of this much food. A starting point at home, can be taking the time to plan meals each week so that you only buy the food you need. Supermarkets have strict regulations as to 'quality' of fresh fruit and vegetables, resulting in tonnes of perfectly nutritious and good groceries being rejected. Buying food from local grocers where it is less likely to be wrapped in plastic also, will reduce the amount of food being thrown away or left to rot. Food waste reduction strategies can also be adopted by Monash University when it comes to catering for events. Careful consideration of the number of guests present will mean the right amount of food is ordered such that there is none left over. If there is, the university could donate this to Foodbank, Secondbite or homeless shelters. Students can also play their own part whilst on campus by correctly disposing of their food waste into the right bins, and the university should consider providing food/compost disposal options as well. I pledge to play my part at home and whilst on campus, to reduce my total greenhouse gas emissions.