What is Food Waste?

Food waste encompasses all food products that have been produced for consumption but remain unconsumed, discarded, or thrown away due to reasons such as appearance, shape, or overproduction. These food products are still safe to consume and do not pose any health problems.

What are the Causes of Food Waste?

Food waste leads to:

Incorrect utilization of limited economic and natural resources,

Increased energy consumption,

Higher food prices and,

Accelerated climate change.

How Can Food Waste Be Prevented?

  • Adopting a healthier and more sustainable diet.
  • Only purchasing what is needed.
  • Improving food storage and implementing effective inventory management.
  • Learning to read food labels correctly.
  • Reducing portion sizes.
  • Utilizing waste and showing respect for food.
  • Keeping soils and water clean, and using less water.
  • Avoiding excessive shopping.

Cosmetic deterioration of the Food Product is not a Reason for Waste.

Every day, a tremendous amount of imperfect food products that are not visually appealing or have unconventional shapes are not preferred, despite retaining their nutritional value. It should be understood that this should not be a reason for waste.

What is Food Waste?

Food waste encompasses all food products that have been produced for consumption but remain unconsumed, discarded, or thrown away due to reasons such as appearance, shape, or overproduction. These food products are still safe to consume and do not pose any health problems.

Preventable Food Waste

Unavoidable (Unpreventable) Food Waste

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