alimentation

WHERE IS...?

lack of water

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While at the global level, nearly 2 out of 10 people are deprived of drinking water, a report by the International Water Institute (Siwi) shows that half of the water used for agriculture is wasted. While this may be due to inappropriate agricultural practices, the main cause is the enormous waste of food during transport, storage and consumption. For example, in the USA, the 30% of food wasted each year is equivalent to 40,000 billion litres of water, enough to cover the needs of 500 million people.

Solution

As a result, faced with a planet with dwindling water resources and a growing human population, the 2,400 World Water Week participants left Sweden calling on governments to reduce the amount of food wasted by at least 50% by 2025, to limit the risk of food shortages.

solutions at home

and in the hospitality industry

- Favour showers rather than baths; - Do not leave the water running while brushing your teeth, washing your hands, - shaving, washing up, etc.; - Opt for an energy-saving shower head and thermostatic mixing valves; - Choose water-saving household appliances; - Flush less water down the toilet; - Run the washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full; - Favour the dishwasher over hand washing; - Use the Eco functions of household appliances; - Watering the garden in the evening; Collecting rainwater...

In hotels, - Showers, taps and toilets in the rooms represent 40 to 45%. - Laundry from 0 to 15%. - Toilets located in common areas between 15 and 20%. - A swimming pool from 0 to 5%. Kitchens and catering - facilities between 15 and 25%. - Watering of green areas from 0 to 10%.

WHERE IS...?

where most of the deforestation is taking place

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deforestation and agriculture

80% of deforestation is due to agriculture. Although this expert criticises the worldwide expansion of palm oil and soya production, which contributes to the degradation of forest cover, she acknowledges that "multinationals are increasingly committed to selling only products that are not remotely linked to deforestation, as they know that this is an increasingly important risk to their reputation". Planted forests continue to grow and now account for 7% of the world's total forest area; 1.7% of the world's workforce is employed in the forestry sector, and the sector contributes 0.8% of international gross domestic product. For the FAO director, it is essential that awareness is raised. "The magnitude of the contribution of forests to human well-being is considerable. "

solution

solution at home

and in the hospitality industry

At home as in a restaurant, the reduction of cardboard or paper is done from the consumption, as well as favouring electronic tools but also favouring producers or packaging