food waste

What are some of the causes of food waste?

• Excess consumption by the population

• Lack of interest in environmental conservation

• Overproduction, poor inventory management, lack of storage and transportation infrastructure, strict quality standards

• Lack of variety in food offerings

Why is it important to store food properly to prevent wastage?

• To prolong the shelf life of food and prevent spoilage.

• So that the food becomes healthier

• To save money on food purchases

• To accelerate food spoilage

What role do supermarkets and restaurants play in food waste?

• Supermarkets and restaurants contribute to food waste by discarding products that are not sold or are close to their expiration date.

• Supermarkets and restaurants have no role in food waste

• Supermarkets and restaurants only waste food that is already spoiled

• Supermarkets and restaurants help reduce food waste

How can lack of planning contribute to food waste?

• Sharing food with friends and family

• Buying only what is necessary and consuming food on time

• Overbuying and not consuming food on time

• Storing food properly to extend its shelf life

What are some of the effects of food waste on the environment?

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions, depletion of natural resources, soil and water pollution

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduction of soil and water pollution

How does food waste affect people who do not have enough food?

• Increases food availability and reduces food insecurity.

• Reduces food availability and increases food insecurity.

• Has no impact on people who do not have enough food.

• Helps reduce food insecurity and increase the amount of available food.

What impact does food waste have on the economy?

• It has a negative impact on the economy.

• It has a negative impact on the environment.

• No impact on the economy.

• It has a positive impact on the economy.

Why is it important to reduce food waste in our homes?

• To increase environmental impact, spend more money, and contribute to hunger in the world.

• Not to worry about environmental impact, have more food, and not to care about hunger in the world.

• To avoid environmental impact, save money, and help combat hunger in the world.

• Because environmental impact doesn't matter, money doesn't matter, and hunger in the world doesn't matter.

What actions can communities take to reduce food waste?

• Do not worry about food waste

• Buy more food than necessary

• Ignore the expiration date of the food

• Promote education on food waste, encourage donation of unused food, and support the implementation of composting programs.

How can each individual contribute to reducing food waste in their daily lives?

• Buying food in large quantities

• Discarding food without consuming it

• Planning purchases, properly storing food, consuming leftovers, and participating in food donation programs.

• Not paying attention to the expiration date of food