🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ‼️ 🍊🌽🌽 ▫️Let's learn how to reduce food waste with simple tips and how we can make a difference..🌍🧡 🟠 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 is the discarding of food that was fit for human consumption by choice or after the food has been left to spoil or expire as a result of negligence. ● Food is wasted when we buy more than we need, store it incorrectly, throw away leftovers, and cook too much. 🟠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲: ● Food waste has negative effects on food security & food availability and contributes to increasing the cost of food. ● Food wasting also leads to the waste of water, land, energy, & labor that were used to produce this food. 👉 So reducing food waste is important, as it: • Helps achieve food security. • Protects our planet's resources. • Saves money & energy. • Helps us to be more mindful consumers. 🟠 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● Here are a few tips to reduce food waste: 👇 ☑️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 ● Check your fridge first to avoid buying food you already have on hand. ● Make your shopping list based on how many meals you will eat at home. ☑️ 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝘆 ● Prepare the quantities of food you need and intend to eat. ● Store any uneaten food properly for later consumption. ☑️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 ● Prepare and cook perishable foods soon after shopping, then freeze them for use throughout the month. ☑️ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 & 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 ● Give extra attention to fruits and vegetables, as they are frequently purchased items. ● Storage tips: • Learn which fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer inside or outside the fridge. • Separate fruit that is very ripe from others that are not as ripe. • Use storage bags or containers designed to help extend the life of your produce. ☑️ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 ● Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of being served. ● Eat within three to four days, or freeze. ☑️ 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ● Keep your refrigerator at 40 °F or below to prolong the life of foods. ☑️ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ● When at a restaurant, ask for smaller portions if you think you will not be able to eat everything that is being served. ☑️ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ● Check product dates on foods to avoid waste. ☑️ 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ● Donate food that would otherwise be wasted. ● Compost food scraps for use in the garden. 🗨 And Always Remember That: " 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲. " 𝗦𝗼, 𝗗𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 !! ☺️😉 #Reducingfoodwaste #Foodwaste #Sustainablefood #Foodsecurity #TasnimAdel
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𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻‼️ 🍊🌽🌽 Let's learn how to reduce food waste with simple tips and how we can make a difference..🌍🧡 🟠 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 is the discarding of food that was fit for human consumption by choice or after the food has been left to spoil or expire as a result of negligence. ● Food is wasted when we buy more than we need, store it incorrectly, throw away leftovers, and cook too much. 🟠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲: ● Food waste has negative effects on food security and food availability and contributes to increasing the cost of food. ● Food wasting also leads to the waste of water, land, energy, and labour that were used to produce this food. 👉 So reducing food waste is important, as it: • Helps achieve food security. • Protects our planet's resources. • Saves money & energy. • Helps us to be more mindful consumers. 🟠 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● Here are a few tips that you can use to reduce food waste: ‼️👇 ☑️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 ● Check your fridge first to avoid buying food you already have on hand. ● Make your shopping list based on how many meals you will eat at home. ☑️ 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝘆 ● Prepare the quantities of food you need and intend to eat. ● Store any uneaten food properly for later consumption. ☑️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 ● Prepare and cook perishable foods soon after shopping, then freeze them for use throughout the month. ☑️ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 & 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 ● Give extra attention to fruits and vegetables, as they are frequently purchased items. ● Storage tips: • Learn which fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer inside or outside the fridge. • Separate fruit that is very ripe from others that are not as ripe. • Use storage bags or containers designed to help extend the life of your produce. ☑️ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 ● Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of being served. ● Eat within three to four days, or freeze. ☑️ 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ● Keep your refrigerator at 40 °F or below to prolong the life of foods. ☑️ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ● When at a restaurant, ask for smaller portions if you think you will not be able to eat everything that is being served. ☑️ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ● Check product dates on foods to avoid waste. ☑️ 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ● Donate food that would otherwise be wasted. ● Compost food scraps for use in the garden.
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🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻‼️ 🍊🌽🌽 Let's learn how to reduce food waste with simple tips and how we can make a difference..🌍🧡 🟠 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 is the discarding of food that was fit for human consumption by choice or after the food has been left to spoil or expire as a result of negligence. ● Food is wasted when we buy more than we need, store it incorrectly, throw away leftovers, and cook too much. 🟠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲: ● Food waste has negative effects on food security and food availability and contributes to increasing the cost of food. ● Food wasting also leads to the waste of water, land, energy, and labour that were used to produce this food. 👉 So reducing food waste is important, as it: • Helps achieve food security. • Protects our planet's resources. • Saves money & energy. • Helps us to be more mindful consumers. 🟠 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● Here are a few tips that you can use to reduce food waste: ‼️👇 ☑️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 ● Check your fridge first to avoid buying food you already have on hand. ● Make your shopping list based on how many meals you will eat at home. ☑️ 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝘆 ● Prepare the quantities of food you need and intend to eat. ● Store any uneaten food properly for later consumption. ☑️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 ● Prepare and cook perishable foods soon after shopping, then freeze them for use throughout the month. ☑️ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 & 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 ● Give extra attention to fruits and vegetables, as they are frequently purchased items. ● Storage tips: • Learn which fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer inside or outside the fridge. • Separate fruit that is very ripe from others that are not as ripe. • Use storage bags or containers designed to help extend the life of your produce. ☑️ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 ● Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of being served. ● Eat within three to four days, or freeze. ☑️ 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ● Keep your refrigerator at 40 °F or below to prolong the life of foods. ☑️ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ● When at a restaurant, ask for smaller portions if you think you will not be able to eat everything that is being served. ☑️ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ● Check product dates on foods to avoid waste. ☑️ 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ● Donate food that would otherwise be wasted. ● Compost food scraps for use in the garden. 🗨 And Always Remember That: " 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲. " 𝗦𝗼, 𝗗𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 !! ☺️😉 #Reducingfoodwaste #Foodwaste #Sustainablefood #Foodsecurity #TasnimAdel
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You’ve had a long day and you’re tired. Faced with making dinner, you look in the fridge and decide to cook something that requires little effort. This is a common #scenario, and one that many people act out without really thinking about it. The fact that there is often little or no conscious thought involved in routine daily food preparation means that ingredients that must be used before they expire are often left to go off. In research that colleagues and I recently published, we found that overcoming this habitual behaviour is key to cutting #foodwaste. Here’s how to do it. Every year, 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted globally. This is the equivalent of one-third of all the food produced for human consumption. In the #UK alone, households wasted 6.4 million tonnes of food between 2021 and 2022. Accounting for the fossil energy used to grow and harvest that food, as well as the #greenhousegases released when it rots in fields or #landfills, this waste equates to 18 million tonnes of #CO2emissions. Food waste harms the environment, but reducing how much food is produced only to be thrown away can curb hunger. It could also save the world more than US$120 billion yearly (£96 billion) – and around £700 a year per household. We measured fruit and vegetable waste from 154 households across the UK for an initial six-week period. Fruit and vegetables are among the most commonly wasted types of food. This may be because supermarkets often sell these ingredients in bulk or because people buying them sometimes fancy something less healthy and more convenient to prepare when the time comes to cook. During those six weeks, half of the participants were asked to log what fresh fruit and vegetables they bought and when their purchases had to be used according to the label on the packaging, as well as guidelines provided by the researchers. In each of these homes, the log was placed on the fridge as a daily reminder of what needed to be used each day to avoid waste. Participants also received daily text messages reminding them to check their food log and add any newly bought fruit and vegetables. The other half of the households involved in this experiment simply measured their food waste at the end of each week without any reminders to use the fresh produce they had. We expected the half of households receiving reminders to cut their waste more effectively – in fact, there was only a small difference between the two groups. But we did find that simply measuring fresh produce waste made all households more likely to think about what they were wasting. This was evident from a range of responses from the participants. Taking part in the study also made participants feel as if they could control the amount of food they were throwing away. It seems that simply asking people to measure their food waste each week for six weeks kickstarts a thinking process that guides people’s behaviour in future.
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Just in: Ferjan Dubai's Initiative to Mitigate Community Food Waste: In an effort to address the escalating issue of food waste within local communities, Ferjan Dubai has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing excess food disposal. The move comes as part of the organization's commitment to fostering sustainability and minimizing environmental impact. Ferjan Dubai, a prominent player in the food industry, has strategically designed a comprehensive program to tackle the problem at its roots. The initiative focuses on implementing efficient distribution channels, diverting surplus food to those in need, and creating awareness about responsible consumption among residents. The core strategy involves collaborating with local businesses, supermarkets, and restaurants to establish a streamlined process for redistributing surplus food. By forging partnerships with various stakeholders, Ferjan Dubai aims to ensure that excess food is channeled to community centers, shelters, and charitable organizations, thus providing a practical solution to food insecurity. Furthermore, the initiative incorporates educational components to raise awareness about the consequences of food waste and the importance of mindful consumption. Ferjan Dubai plans to engage with schools, community centers, and online platforms to disseminate information on smart shopping, proper storage, and the utilization of leftovers. This move aligns with global efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which targets a significant reduction in food waste by 2030. By actively participating in this initiative, Ferjan Dubai not only contributes to a more sustainable future but also sets an example for other businesses in the region. The launch of this initiative comes at a crucial juncture when the world grapples with the environmental implications of food waste. Studies show that a substantial portion of global greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to decomposing food in landfills. Ferjan Dubai's proactive approach underscores the urgent need for collective action in curbing this environmental menace. As part of the initiative's rollout, Ferjan Dubai has invested in cutting-edge technology to monitor and manage food inventory efficiently. This ensures that the redistribution process is not only seamless but also adheres to stringent food safety standards. The announcement has been met with positive responses from both the public and environmental advocates. Many laud Ferjan Dubai for taking a leadership role in addressing a critical aspect of sustainability within the community. The initiative is poised to bring about a transformative change in the region's approach to food consumption and waste management.
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Reducing Food Waste: A Path to Global Food Security In today’s world, where millions of people go hungry each night, reducing food waste is not just important—it's our responsibility. Globally, about one-third of the food we produce gets lost or wasted. This not only harms the environment but also makes the issue of food insecurity worse. Together with my amazing team Chaitanya Teja Chokkakula (Team Leader) Yalamati Dhanush Vardhan (Web Developer) Kalvakolanu Harshitha (Designer) we are creating smart and practical solutions to address this major challenge. Why It Matters: Environmental Impact: Wasting food means wasting all the resources—like water, energy, and labor—that went into producing it. This waste also increases harmful greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change. Social Responsibility: Food that is wasted could have fed those in need. By managing food better, we can help reduce hunger and improve food security for everyone. Economic Efficiency: From production to consumption, reducing food waste can save billions of dollars every year. This also boosts the economy and helps businesses operate more sustainably. Solutions for Change: Better Supply Chain Management: We can reduce food loss by using smarter logistics, predictive technologies, and AI to manage food supply more efficiently, from farms to supermarkets. Food Redistribution Networks: Setting up systems to connect surplus food from retailers and restaurants with charities and organizations that help feed those who need it the most. Consumer Awareness: Educating people on how to buy only what they need and how to use food properly before it spoils. This small action can make a big difference. Innovative Packaging: Developing packaging that keeps food fresh for longer and is biodegradable, so it reduces spoilage while also being better for the environment. Additional Thoughts: Food waste is not just a problem at the production level—it affects us all. From the way we shop to how we store and prepare food, each of us can contribute to the solution. Simple actions like planning meals ahead, storing food properly, and understanding expiration dates can reduce waste at home. Businesses, too, have a role in this fight, by improving inventory management and partnering with food banks to ensure surplus food is used efficiently. By tackling food waste from multiple angles—production, distribution, and consumption—we can create a ripple effect that benefits not only those facing hunger but also the planet as a whole. Our goal is to drive awareness and encourage actions that lead to a more sustainable, food-secure future. Together, we are dedicated to reducing food waste, protecting our planet, and making the world a safer, more food-secure place for everyone. #FoodWaste #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #Innovation #Environment #CircularEconomy
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If you're anything like me, you hate waste. But have you ever eaten something just to save it from the bin? 🙋♀️ Maybe it was the leftover fish fingers, the extra bread roll, or that yogurt nearing its expiration date. Food meant for the bin somehow ends up in us instead. 🤔 On our recent trip, quite a lot of the food was unfamiliar to our children, and I admit that my dinner ended up being accompanied with a side order of their reject veggie nuggets. Why do we do it?! While well-intentioned, avoiding food waste in this way doesn’t lead to the best outcomes for our health. It can disconnect us from our body's natural hunger and fullness cues, and lead to eating more than planned, and more than we perceive. The author of this recent newspaper article highlighted some great tips for reducing food waste from a study in Japan. It included suggestions such as taping off an area of the fridge for soon to expire food, and to check for the difference between best by and use by dates. One surprising suggestion was to actually apologise to the food you throw away! 🤷♀️ (I'm not sure how effective that is, but try it and let me know!). The key takeaway? If you find yourself eating more to avoid food waste, get ahead of the game. Plan your meals, create a shopping list, and buy only what you need. 🛒 Remember, the battle against food waste starts at the supermarket, not in front of the fridge. 😉 https://lnkd.in/eQy2t__g
The simple Japanese method for a tidier and less wasteful fridge
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𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱: 𝗔 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 Let's face it, as Malaysians, we're guilty of wasting a significant amount of food, and this is no exaggeration. Countless reports have highlighted the staggering extent of food wastage, whether it's at home or in businesses. Every Ramadan, we witness a 15-20% surge in this wasteful trend. In 2023, a report from SWCorp stated that Kuala Lumpur alone disposed of a massive 64,125.85 tons of rubbish. A substantial portion of that—22,732.61 tons—was food waste. This isn't just a waste of resources; it's also costing us billions of Ringgit. Did you know that households are responsible for the largest portion of all food waste? Major contributors to household food waste include food spoilage, over-preparing, date label confusion, overbuying, and poor planning. Therefore, it's important for all of us to shop smarter and waste less. Here are some simple tips to help cut down on food waste: 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠: • Check what you already have at home before you go shopping to avoid buying things you don't need. • Don't shop when you're hungry, or you might buy things you don't really want. • Plan your meals and make a list before you go shopping. You could even plan a night to eat leftovers to use up food. 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞: • Keep your fresh food where you can see it, and store it in clear containers so it's easy to find. • Use the right containers to help your food stay fresh for longer. • Eat the food that will go bad soonest, and learn which fruits and veggies should be kept in the fridge or out of it. • Freeze food to save it for later. Surprisingly, lots of food can be frozen, like nuts, fruits, veggies, herbs, and dairy products. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: • Try composting to turn your food scraps and other organic waste into useful soil. Even if you don't have help from your trash collector, you can compost at home with the right setup. • You can compost lots of things, like fruits, eggshells, coffee grounds, and garden waste, to make soil and reduce waste. Do you have innovative ideas for reducing food wastage and aiding those in need? Please share your thoughts.
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How to convert your food waste into food wealth? Globally, around 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted annually! That's roughly one-third of the food produced for human consumption [FAO]. Just because i and you are not that consious about the issue. Food waste takes a massive toll on our precious resources, landfills, and even contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting some simple strategies in our kitchens and grocery stores, i and you can significantly reduce food waste and money waste too. Here are 7 powerful tactics to get you started: 1. Plan Your Meals and Make a List: Avoid impulse purchases at the grocery store by planning your meals for the week. I always create a shopping list based on my plan and stick to it! 2. Fridge Inventory Check: Before each grocery trip, take a quick inventory of your fridge and pantry. Knowing what you already have on hand helps prevent buying duplicates and ensures you use up what you already purchased. 3. FIFO (First-In, First-Out): Organize your fridge and pantry like a pro! I place older items at the front and newer ones at the back. This ensures you use the older food before it spoils, preventing unnecessary waste. 4. Leftovers, Get Creative!: Leftovers don't have to be boring! Repurpose them into creative new dishes. Like Wilting vegetables can find new life in a hearty soup & trust me that tastes superb. 5. Storage: Proper storage is key to extending the shelf life of your food. Learn how to store different fruits and vegetables correctly. Some items thrive in the crisper drawer, while others do best at room temperature. Understanding proper storage practices keeps your food fresher for longer. 6. Freeze: The freezer is your ultimate weapon against food waste. Don't be afraid to freeze fruits, vegetables, and even cooked meals for later enjoyment. Freezing food at its peak freshness allows you to enjoy it later without sacrificing quality. 7. Compost Food Scraps: Instead of throwing away vegetable peels, fruit cores, and coffee grounds, turn them into nutrient-rich compost! Composting is a fantastic way to divert food waste from landfills and create a valuable fertilizer for your garden and contributing toward a sustainable world. What more can you think of? ------------------------------------ Visit Kishan Srivastava for more! #food #foodwaste
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🌍 New food system should curb food waste 🌱 Did you know that Dutch households waste around 2 billion kilos of food annually? This staggering amount affects food availability, strains the economy, and impacts our environment. A collaborative project led by Wageningen University & Research is addressing this challenge with a visionary new food system designed to curb waste and optimize resources. Through their project, Food Waste: From Excess to Enough (FETE), researchers shared promising interventions recently at the Waste-Free Week conference, including: 🔸 Encouraging flexible consumption: Advising consumers on smaller, more suitable packaging sizes to avoid excess purchases 🔸 Tools for food management: Helping households plan better with practical tools, like portion-measuring cups and fridge stickers to guide storage 🔸 "Surprise bags" from retailers: Offering discounted surplus food bags to reduce waste while encouraging consumers to try new items 🔸 Educational efforts: Raising awareness on best-before dates and ways to assess freshness—many foods last longer than packaging dates imply! Keynote speakers Christian Scheffler (HelloFresh) and Toine Timmermans (Together Against Food Waste) emphasized the benefits of pre-planned meal boxes, where ingredients are pre-measured, and shared the importance of collective action. The FETE project’s roadmap highlights a critical insight: people motivated by the moral impact of food waste (not just cost savings) waste less. This shows we’re ready for real change. By rethinking food access, purchasing, and consumption, we can build a system where food is valued and waste minimized. Let’s work toward a sustainable future where food ends up on plates, not in landfills. 🌍🥕 https://lnkd.in/eiGcNCHY #SustainableFuture #FoodWaste #Innovation #WageningenUR #ReduceReuseReimagine
New food system should curb food waste
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💚📢 North America & the Asia-Pacific regions are set to drastically cut down on food waste, with the #FoodWastePrevention industry expected set to soar from $11.6 billion to $21.6 billion by 2032. The call for effective solutions has never been louder. 📈 🌏 The World Bank reports that approximately 30% of all food produced annually is wasted, underscoring the critical need for advanced food waste solutions. As the Asia-Pacific region continues to lead by example, with a substantial market share and continued dominance expected, North America sees the fastest growth rate. These set a precedent for global action, where both developed and developing markets can learn and benefit from these initiatives. 🎖️At The PLEDGE on Food Waste, we're thrilled to see these developments as they align with our goals and shows growing demand for responsible dining options. By certifying restaurants and hotels that commit to reducing food waste, we're showing that #CulinaryExcellence and sustainable practices is good for the planet, and good for business. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dt7EsN6T To find out how The PLEDGE™ on Food Waste can help guide your restaurant through the food waste prevention journey, visit us at: https://lnkd.in/dCZAdtQ #FoodWaste #CulinaryExcellenceDeservesRecognition #Sustainability #ZeroWaste #SustainableDining | EIN Presswire | Allied Analytics | Benjamin Lephilibert | Marco Sandri | Fayyaz M
NA and APAC Food Waste Prevention Market to Reach $21.6 Billion, by 2032 at 7.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research
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