The chart shows that California generates the highest average household food waste from 2020 to 2025 at 2.5 billion tons, underscoring its large population and high consumption patterns. Texas follows with 2.1 billion tons, reflecting similar trends in large states. Florida ranks third with 1.9 billion tons, while New York records 1.8 billion tons, and Pennsylvania reports 1.7 billion tons. Mid-range levels include Illinois (1.6), Ohio (1.5), and Georgia (1.4). States such as North Carolina (1.3), Michigan (1.2), New Jersey (1.1), and Virginia (1.0) also contribute significantly. Washington stands at 0.9, Arizona at 0.8, and Massachusetts at 0.7 billion tons. This data highlights the environmental and economic challenges linked to large-scale food waste, with major states showing the most significant outputs.
| Labels | Average Food Waste (Billion Tons) |
|---|---|
| California | 2.5 |
| Texas | 2.1 |
| Florida | 1.9 |
| New York | 1.8 |
| Pennsylvania | 1.7 |
| Illinois | 1.6 |
| Ohio | 1.5 |
| Georgia | 1.4 |
| North Carolina | 1.3 |
| Michigan | 1.2 |
| New Jersey | 1.1 |
| Virginia | 1.0 |
| Washington | 0.9 |
| Arizona | 0.8 |
| Massachusetts | 0.7 |
