Food Waste Awareness

What is food waste?

• Food waste is any food that is consumed.

• Food waste is any food that is used for composting.

• Food waste is any food that is donated to charity.

• Food waste is any food that is discarded or lost uneaten.

Why is reducing food waste important?

• Reducing food waste has no impact on the environment

• Reducing food waste does not save money

• Reducing food waste helps conserve resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money, and alleviate hunger.

• Reducing food waste increases greenhouse gas emissions

How can individuals reduce food waste at home?

• Buy in bulk without considering expiration dates

• Leave food uncovered in the fridge

• Plan meals, buy only what is needed, store food properly, use leftovers creatively, compost food scraps, donate excess food

• Throw away food without checking if it's still edible

What are the environmental impacts of food waste?

• Food waste has no impact on the environment

• Food waste reduces air pollution

• Food waste leads to greenhouse gas emissions, wasted water resources, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity.

• Food waste promotes sustainable agriculture

What are some common causes of food waste?

• Lack of expiration dates

• Underproduction

• Overproduction, expiration dates, improper storage, consumer behavior, aesthetic standards

• Proper storage

How does food waste contribute to global hunger?

• Food waste only affects hunger in developed countries

• Food waste helps reduce global hunger

• Food waste has no impact on global hunger

• Food waste reduces the availability of food for those who are food insecure, leading to increased hunger globally.

What are some innovative solutions to reduce food waste?

• Implement dynamic pricing, use food waste apps, partner with food banks, and implement composting programs.

• Implementing fixed pricing

• Throwing away excess food

• Ignoring expiration dates

What role do supermarkets play in food waste?

• Supermarkets only contribute to food waste through employee negligence

• Supermarkets have no impact on food waste

• Supermarkets reduce food waste by selling items at discounted prices

• Supermarkets contribute to food waste through overstocking, perishable items expiring, and consumer behavior.

How can food waste be turned into a resource?

• By composting, anaerobic digestion, or feeding animals.

• By burning, burying, or throwing away

What are some organizations working to combat food waste?

• Feeding America, Food Recovery Network, World Wildlife Fund

• Save the Food

• Waste Not

• Food for All