Tag: Food Waste
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Decarbonising Food Systems: Opportunities for a Concerned ASEAN
Why ASEAN Must Act Now on Food System Decarbonisation Global momentum to curb climate change centers on transforming food systems, a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. For ASEAN, decarbonising food systems offers a practical route to meet climate targets while boosting resilience, food security, and rural livelihoods. The region’s diverse agriculture, vibrant urban markets,…
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Addressing Unsustainable Food Systems for Health and Climate: A Double Benefit
Introduction: A Growing Challenge at the Intersection of Health and Climate Recent research synthesized in Frontiers in Science underscores a critical link between our evolving food environment, public health, and planetary health. As food systems strain under rising demand, shifting consumer choices, and production pressures, both human health and the climate bear the burden. The…
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Food Waste in NYC: Tackling America’s Waste Challenge
Introduction: A City Facing a National Problem New York City, a global epicenter of culture and commerce, also highlights the stubborn reality of the United States’ food waste crisis. Across the country, an estimated 30-40% of produced food never makes it to the table, a figure that translates into vast losses for families and missed…
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New York City Takes on America’s Food Waste Problem
New York City’s Response to a National Challenge Across the United States, food waste is a stubborn problem, with estimates suggesting that up to a third of all edible food is discarded before it reaches the plate. In New York City, a densely populated urban hub, the stakes are higher: wasted food means more strain…
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Addressing America’s Food Waste: NYC Leads the Charge
New York City Tackles a National Problem Amid the bustle of New York City, a quieter crisis has long haunted kitchens, markets, and households: food waste. Across the United States, estimates suggest that roughly 30-40% of produced food ends up as waste. In many homes, the waste equals a third of what could have been…
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Australia’s Food Waste Crisis: Could Policy Changes End Hunger
Australia Faces a Looming Hunger Crisis Amid Food Waste New concerns are rising over the stark reality that a significant portion of Australian households are going without regular meals. Analysts warn that the country’s hunger problem is closely tied to an enormous volume of edible food that is discarded every day. A third of Australian…
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Turning Food Waste into Aid: How Australia Can Feed the Hungry by Reforming Donation Rules
Australia Faces a Dual Challenge: Hunger and Waste Recent reports reveal that about one in three Australian households are experiencing food insecurity, a sobering statistic that underscores a broader social and economic issue. While many households struggle to secure regular meals, the country also produces a large surplus of food that is discarded or wasted.…
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Banishing Food Waste to Feed Australia: Reducing Hunger with Smart Reforms
Overview: A Nation in Hunger and Waste Recent discussions about food waste and household hunger in Australia spotlight a troubling paradox: millions are going without meals while perfectly edible food is discarded. A third of Australian households report experiencing some level of food insecurity, a statistic that underscores the urgency for policy changes that can…
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Better Foods, Better Future: World Food Day Philippines
World Food Day’s Call to Action Finds a Home in the Philippines As the world marks World Food Day on October 16, the global theme—“Hand in hand for better foods and a better future”—resonates deeply with the Philippines. A nation blessed with fertile land, abundant seas, and resilient farmers still grapples with hunger, malnutrition, and…
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World Food Day Philippines: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future
World Food Day: A Call to Action for the Philippines As the world marks World Food Day on October 16, the Philippines stands at a crossroads of opportunity and challenge. The theme for this year, “Hand in hand for better foods and a better future,” resonates deeply in a country blessed with fertile land, abundant…