How can we solve food insecurity while reducing food waste?
Options:
Don’t throw scraps in the landfill
Donate unused food to food banks
Purchase only as much food as you need
Inventory food supplies to avoid overbuying
- Implementing food rescue programs to collect surplus food from restaurants, grocery stores, and other food suppliers and redistribute it to those in need
- Supporting and promoting community gardens and urban farming initiatives to increase access to fresh and healthy produce
- Encouraging meal planning and proper storage techniques to extend the shelf life of food items
- Educating the public about the environmental and social impact of food waste and the benefits of reducing it
- Implementing policies and incentives to reduce food waste at the production and distribution levels, such as standardized date labeling and composting initiatives.