FOOD WASTE
Roberta Martino
In the EU, around 88 million tonnes of food waste are generated annually with associated costs estimated at 143 billion euros.Wasting food is not only an ethical and economic issue but it also depletes the environment of limited natural resources.
By reducing food losses and waste to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals, we can also: support the fight against climate change (food waste alone generates about 8% of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions), save nutritious food for redistribution to those in need, helping to eradicate hunger and malnutrition, save money for farmers, companies and households.
All actors in the food chain have a role to play in preventing and reducing food waste, from those who produce and process foods (farmers, food manufacturers and processors) to those who make foods available for consumption (hospitality sector, retailers) and ultimately consumers themselves.
The central goal of EU food safety policy is to protect both human and animal health. We cannot compromise on these standards but, in co-operation with Member States and stakeholders, are looking for every opportunity to prevent food waste and strengthen sustainability of the food system. (https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/food_waste_en)
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FOOD WASTE
Roberta Martino
In the EU, around 88 million tonnes of food waste are generated annually with associated costs estimated at 143 billion euros.Wasting food is not only an ethical and economic issue but it also depletes the environment of limited natural resources.
By reducing food losses and waste to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals, we can also: support the fight against climate change (food waste alone generates about 8% of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions), save nutritious food for redistribution to those in need, helping to eradicate hunger and malnutrition, save money for farmers, companies and households.
All actors in the food chain have a role to play in preventing and reducing food waste, from those who produce and process foods (farmers, food manufacturers and processors) to those who make foods available for consumption (hospitality sector, retailers) and ultimately consumers themselves.
The central goal of EU food safety policy is to protect both human and animal health. We cannot compromise on these standards but, in co-operation with Member States and stakeholders, are looking for every opportunity to prevent food waste and strengthen sustainability of the food system. (https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/food_waste_en)
Watch the video
Roberta Martino
Turn the page...
How to reduce food waste in your daily life
Read labels correctly