Food waste has become a very important issue for our modern world. But what can we do to avoid it?
Consumers can help reduce the amount of food lost in transport by buying locally grown produce, including at places like farmers’ markets. Growing your own food can help you enjoy produce at peak ripeness.
Eat your leftovers. Buy and cook the right amount – small shops can help in purchasing more accurate quantities and using a cup measure can help get portion sizes right.
Other practical steps include scheduling a day to cook up anything hiding in the fridge before restocking and sharing excess food with friends and neighbours, especially before leaving for a trip. Or growing fruits and vegetables, pickling surplus, composting inedible scraps and asking local governments about separate food waste collections.
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste observed for the 5th time on 29 September 2024 will make a clear call to action for public and private entities, from across the food system, and consumers, to work together to cut food loss and waste to enhance the efficient use of natural resources, mitigate climate change, and support food security and nutrition.
11th Grade from Technological High School of Services “Sfântul Apostol Andrei” Ploiesti Romania