go to waste

Unable to make it to the market, his precious merchandise will likely go to waste.

But even if we are in a bubble, the hope from Silicon Valley is investments being made now won't necessary go to waste.

And electricity produced by such renewables can go to waste unless it can be stored and then delivered at a time when it's needed, such as everyone turning on the lights in the evening.

Fareshare redistributes to charities and community groups food that would otherwise go to waste.

The Bay Area’s White Pony Express salvages tons of food that would otherwise go to waste and uses it to feed the needy.