A new study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research finds that reducing food waste could dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions, Reuters reports.

Agriculture is a major driver of climate change, accounting for more than 20 percent of overall global greenhouse gas emissions in 2010.”

“Agriculture is a major driver of climate change, accounting for more than 20 percent of overall global greenhouse gas emissions in 2010,” said co-author Prajal Pradhan.

“Avoiding food loss and waste would therefore avoid unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions and help mitigate climate change.”