This calculator was created for It’s Fresh! as an interactive tool to give an indication of how much fresh fruit & veg goes to waste.

The costs and carbon emission calculations were estimated at time of publishing using UK standard fruit & veg packaging weights and sizes. The carbon emission comparisons are based on averages to give you an idea of the eco-footprint of the fruit & veg you throw away. A carbon footprint is measured in tonnes of carbon footprint equivalent (t/CO2e). All data is from published UK Government agency sources.

We are all guilty of throwing away uneaten fruit & veg and we hope this calculator provides a little more insight into how many precious resources go into providing the food we eat – and waste.

The information you provide whilst using this calculator is anonymised and purely for research purposes – it will not be sold to any third party organisations.

To learn more about It's Fresh! and the work we are doing to combat food waste and extend the quality and freshness of produce click here.