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“From Farm to Bin, Hidden Truth”. Stop Food Waste.

[Audio] Food waste and hunger in the world is an important issue. Despite there being enough food to feed everyone, an alarming 690 million people still go hungry each night. It is essential that we are mindful not to waste food and create awareness about this issue. Every one of us should do our part in making sure no one goes to bed hungry..

[Audio] No one thinks about the long journey food takes to reach our plate. There are so many people and processes that go by unnoticed, from the farmer sowing seeds in his field to the bin where we discard our leftovers. Ploughing the fields, harvesting the crops, applying fertilizers and pesticides, storing the grains in warehouses; all of these steps are critical and should be appreciated. Before discarding food, think of everyone that put in effort for it to be made available to us..

[Audio] Food waste is an unfortunately ubiquitous issue that encompasses a variety of damaging consequences. One of the largest components of municipal waste is unaccounted-for food waste. When disposed of incorrectly, such as in landfills, food waste produces methane gas which contributes to global warming. This is in addition to the energy wasted throughout the food supply chain and in the preparation of food, as well as the resources used for food production that ultimately go to waste. Moreover, food waste is accountable for over 25% of fresh water consumption and pollution in the US every year. It is therefore essential to be mindful of food waste and take action to reduce it..

[Audio] According to this slide, an alarming 1.3 billion tons of food, equivalent to nearly one-third of the world's food production, is wasted each year. A major contributor to this waste is the spoilage that takes place from the farm level to transportation, storage, and ultimately, the consumer level. To improve this situation, everyone from farmers to retailers to consumers should take proactive steps in reducing food waste and in contributing to a more sustainable food system..

[Audio] Preventative measures are often the most effective when it comes to reducing food waste. Meal planning and making sure servings are not excessive can help ensure food is not wasted. With good organization, you can enjoy the food you want to eat without having to worry about throwing it away. Preventative actions can help us save money and resources in the long term..

“Take you eat, Eat you take ”.

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