Ordering rescued produce from Farmers Pick saves thousands of litres of water used to grow food that would otherwise be wasted. Water savings are calculated using data on the average water needed for various fruits and vegetables. This conservation is crucial, especially in drought-prone areas like Australia, helping reduce global water waste and supporting a more sustainable food system.
Your Impact: Water Saved
Water is one of our planet’s most precious resources, and when food is wasted, so is the water used to grow it. By saving produce with every order, you’re also saving thousands of litres of water that went into growing that food—water that would have been lost if the produce had been left to waste.
How We Calculate It:
Water savings are calculated based on the average amount of water needed to grow different types of fruits and vegetables. We’ve done the math with data from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, so when you order a box of fresh fruits or vegetables, we’re able to estimate how much water you’ve saved by choosing to rescue those items.
The amount of water saved varies depending on the size of your box and the type of produce inside. But whether your box is packed with juicy oranges, crisp carrots, or a mix of seasonal favourites, your choice is helping to conserve this vital resource.
Why It’s Important:
Water is essential to keep us all alive, yet bucketloads are wasted by homes and businesses every day. Leaks and inefficient use mean that globally about 30% of water is wasted – the equivalent of around 9.5 trillion litres. That’s enough water to fill somewhere in the region of 64 billion bathtubs.
Water is the lifeblood of our food system, and conserving it is more critical than ever—especially here in Australia, where droughts and water scarcity are common. Every time you order from Farmers Pick, you’re not just reducing food waste—you’re also reducing the amount of water wasted.
Think of it this way: that saved water could have gone down the drain, but instead, it’s like you’re helping preserve the natural balance by making sure that water was put to good use. With each order, you’re making a significant impact, one that reaches beyond the produce in your box and helps contribute to a more sustainable world.
So next time you bite into one of our perfectly imperfect apples or slice up a rescued cucumber, know that it’s more than just a tasty snack—you’re helping to protect one of Earth’s most precious resources.