Many countries now facing the problem with the growing food waste in large amounts. This is a big problem that affects both economy and environment. There are several causes of this problem. By solving these problems we can create more sustainable future.
One of the main reasons why a huge percentage of food is being wasted is vonsumer behaviour. Consumers buy things that exceed that amounts of food must be taken. Shops encourage bulk perchases by offering discounts and promotions, making customers buy excesive amounts of food. Eventually, all of that food cannot be taken, so this food ended up in trash. Additionally, people don’t have a certain plan of what they are eating so the meal would stay in the fridge and will be expired. We can solve these problems if consumers were more mindfull of purchases they buy and if they plan their meal properly.
Another major reason of food waste is large portions in restaurants. Many restaurants serve oversized portions that customers cannot finish. After all the leftover food cannot be reused, so it is thrown away. To overcome that problem restaurants should remove certain amount of their portion or offer different portion sizes. In addition, they need to encourage customers to take leftovers of their foods so the can minimise food waste.
In conclusion, food waste is a crucial problem that requires our attention. To solve these problems people need to take responsibility of what they are consuming, plan and avoid unnecessary purchases. Restaurants can reduce portions and make leftover – friendly options. By taking these actions I believe that we will conquer food waste problem in many countrie
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