Food waste also has a significant climate impact, generating about 16% of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the EU food system. Fast food restaurants will also have to curb food waste under an expanded EU directive Image: Martin Gerten/picture-alliance/dpaTargeting food waste and fashionWhile individuals in the EU waste on average around 130 kilos (286 pounds) of food per year, they also contribute roughly 15 kilos of textile trash. "More than 50% of food waste in Europe happens at the level of households," she said. Meanwhile, farmers will not be subject to the new restrictions on food waste, which is a concern for environmental groups including the World Wildlife Fund. "Losses that occur before, during and after harvesting or livestock rearing make up a considerable amount of food waste across the value chain," the WWF told AFP.