Food loss and food waste are often talked about together, but they encompass different issues: 🥬Food loss refers to loss at or near the farm and in the supply chain 🥬Food waste occurs at the retail level, in hospitality, and households Read more ⬇️
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Researchers who are working on solutions to the issue of food waste emphasize that responsibility for food loss and waste should not only fall on individual consumers. While individuals can make a difference, larger policy changes in how food is grown, processed and distributed are also needed. They also share these four practical steps to eat more healthily, reduce household food waste and help improve our planet’s health. https://bit.ly/4b5yuJn
Earth Day 2024: 4 effective strategies to reduce household food waste
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🚀 I am excited to share my debut article on The Conversation, co-authored by Cristina Gago and Jess Haines! 🚀 This Earth Day, let's reflect on the impact we have on the planet and how we, as consumers, can effect positive change. In our article, we explore the pressing issue of food waste and its implications. Drawing on our food waste pilot intervention study, our article also delves into practical tips and strategies to reduce food waste, including, for example, a free, food waste-focused cookbook (https://shorturl.at/ehpO8)! Amidst rising food prices and low diet quality, and with millions experiencing food insecurity and hunger, food waste represents more than just discarding food. This issue highlights the urgent need for change. 🌍 By reducing food waste, we can collectively make a tangible impact on our planet's health! #EarthDay #Sustainability #Foodwaste
Earth Day 2024: 4 effective strategies to reduce household food waste
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#International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction 29 September Reducing food loss and waste: Taking Action to Transform Food Systems We can make the difference, we can make better choices. Did you know? Globally, around 13 percent of food produced is lost between harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. An estimated 17 percent of total global food production is wasted in households, in the food service and in retail all together. Between 691 and 783 million people faced hunger in 2022. Food that is lost and wasted accounts for 38 percent of total energy usage in the global food system. https://lnkd.in/dEVkX4AT #sustainability #foodpolicy #makethedifference #habits #sdgs
Food Loss and Waste Reduction | United Nations
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Food waste reduction is a big topic at Foodbuy Foodservice. This article provides some valuable statistics on how food is being wasted and what can be done to combat this trend. Here are some key takeaways: 🗑 98% of consumers say they are trying to reduce their food waste 🗑In 2019, more than a 3rd of the 229 million tons of US food was wasted 🗑Food waste may be the biggest contributor to climate change 🗑63% of consumers said they'd prefer restaurants that reduce food waste Read more below. https://lnkd.in/gC-icsPp #foodwaste #foodwastereduction Stop Food Waste Day
Longer shelf life may play a part in reducing food waste
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Food Loss & Food Waste Food loss refers to the reduction in the quality and quantity of food due to problems in production, harvest, post-harvest handling, and storage. Food losses can occur at any stage of the food supply chain, from farm to market to consumer, and can result from factors such as pests, diseases, weather events, transportation problems, and inadequate infrastructure. Food waste, on the other hand, refers to the intentional or unintentional disposal of food that is still safe and edible for human consumption. This occurs at the end of the supply chain, typically in households, restaurants, and food service providers. Food waste can result from overproduction, over-purchasing, improper storage, and consumer behavior, such as discarding food before it has expired or buying more food than needed. Both food loss and food waste have significant economic, social, and environmental consequences. Food loss leads to reduced income and livelihoods for farmers, increased food prices, and limited availability of food, especially in developing countries. Food waste also results in economic losses, in addition to the environmental impact of food waste on greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water resources. Reducing food loss and food waste requires a multi-stakeholder approach, including the government, private sector, civil society, and consumers. Solutions can include improving infrastructure for storage and transportation, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, reducing food packaging and marketing, and educating consumers about food waste reduction and meal planning. #Zerofoodwaste #StopFoodWaste #NoFoodLeftBehind #WasteNotWantNot #FoodSustainability #ReduceFoodWaste #ZeroHunger #SustainableEating #EndFoodWaste #FoodSecurity #SaveTheFood #ConsciousConsumption #FarmtoTable #SmartShopping #SustainableLiving #FoodForAll #ThinkBeforeYouToss #SustainableChoices #EcoFriendlyEating #WasteFreeWorld #ResponsibleConsumption
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Today is the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction. #DYK around 13% of the world's food is lost between harvest and retail, while hunger and food insecurity is on the rise? This year's theme, "Taking Action to Transform Food Systems," presents an opportunity to call the public and private sector to prioritize innovations that prevent food loss and waste, in order to build resilient food systems. Our members are at the forefront of innovative packaging that helps extend shelf life and reduces spoilage, resulting in less food waste for everyday families. Today, we celebrate their efforts and those of other organizations working to prevent and reduce food waste, like Second Harvest. We all have a part to play in saving food. Learn how you can be a food hero and contribute to less food waste globally: https://lnkd.in/dqc58-Y #FLW #foodloss #foodwaste #sustainability #innovativepackaging
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Big news! The Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment released its annual report, which shows the most significant progress ever reported in the United States on reducing #FoodWaste in the retail sector. Some of the key stats you need to know: - Regional Unsold Food Tons decreased by 25% - Regional Per Capita Unsold Food decreased by 24% - The Estimated Carbon Footprint of Unsold Food in the Region decreased by 30% - The Donation Rate Among Retailers increased by 20% These results show big progress in reducing food waste and #GreenhouseGas #emissions. To learn more about this data and the work of the PCFWC, read here: https://loom.ly/C8cIUFA #sustainability #climateaction #sdg12
PCFWC-Big-Progress-in-Reducing-Retail-Food-Waste-Report-Final.pdf
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I'm excited to share the news that #groceryretailers are reporting the most significant progress we've ever seen in the U.S. in reducing #foodwaste at retail. All the details are in the brand new report from the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment, the public-private partnership between food businesses and jurisdictions on the West Coast. (ReFED is a resource partner.) Not only are we seeing participating retailers reporting a decrease in the amount of unsold food in their regional operations, we're also seeing positive trends for where that food is going – there's been a 20% increase in the donation rate and a 28% increase in the composting rate. What's the big takeaway here? Progress is possible. When businesses act, they'll see results. And with an estimated 30% decrease in the #greenhousegas footprint of unsold food in the region, those results lead to positive impacts. https://lnkd.in/eyDuT7mk #sustainability #sdg12 #climateaction
Big news! The Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment released its annual report, which shows the most significant progress ever reported in the United States on reducing #FoodWaste in the retail sector. Some of the key stats you need to know: - Regional Unsold Food Tons decreased by 25% - Regional Per Capita Unsold Food decreased by 24% - The Estimated Carbon Footprint of Unsold Food in the Region decreased by 30% - The Donation Rate Among Retailers increased by 20% These results show big progress in reducing food waste and #GreenhouseGas #emissions. To learn more about this data and the work of the PCFWC, read here: https://loom.ly/C8cIUFA #sustainability #climateaction #sdg12
PCFWC-Big-Progress-in-Reducing-Retail-Food-Waste-Report-Final.pdf
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Resharing this important update from the ReFED and Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment! The latest annual report highlights remarkable progress in reducing food waste in the retail sector. Key stats to remember: *Regional Unsold Food Tons decreased by 25% *Regional Per Capita Unsold Food decreased by 24% *Estimated Carbon Footprint of Unsold Food in the Region decreased by 30% *Donation Rate Among Retailers increased by 20% This report signifies progress and sets a promising precedent for future endeavors in food waste reduction. It shows how through successful collaborative efforts, big changes can happen. Going forward, we expect even more progress in environmentally friendly practices, more people becoming aware of the problem, and stronger relationships that will help cut down on food waste and greenhouse gas emissions even more. #FoodWasteReduction #Sustainability #PCFWC #sustainability #climateaction #sdg12
Big news! The Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment released its annual report, which shows the most significant progress ever reported in the United States on reducing #FoodWaste in the retail sector. Some of the key stats you need to know: - Regional Unsold Food Tons decreased by 25% - Regional Per Capita Unsold Food decreased by 24% - The Estimated Carbon Footprint of Unsold Food in the Region decreased by 30% - The Donation Rate Among Retailers increased by 20% These results show big progress in reducing food waste and #GreenhouseGas #emissions. To learn more about this data and the work of the PCFWC, read here: https://loom.ly/C8cIUFA #sustainability #climateaction #sdg12
PCFWC-Big-Progress-in-Reducing-Retail-Food-Waste-Report-Final.pdf
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Across the UK, one-third of all food is wasted. With climate change threatening crop yields, is reducing food waste a realistic solution? 🌽 As part of the Festival of Debate 2024, join us on the 2nd May at 2pm for this insightful free online discussion around food waste organised by our Grantham Scholars. At the event three panellists, each representing a different stage in the food production, consumption, and post-consumption process, will discuss where the responsibility of food waste lies, projects that aim to reduce food waste and how reduction in food waste could mitigate food insecurity. 🍅 Click the link to reserve your spot. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eSz_8byR #FoodWaste #Sustainability #FofD
Food Waste: Whose responsibility is it?
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