Tag: Food Waste
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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…
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The EU’s Initiative Against Food Waste and Fast Fashion
Introduction The European Union (EU) is taking significant steps to tackle two pressing issues: food waste and fast fashion. With lawmakers approving a comprehensive text aimed at reducing waste, the EU is pushing for sustainable practices that carry important implications for the environment and society. Food Waste Crisis in Europe On average, every European citizen…
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The EU Takes Action Against Food Waste and Fast Fashion
Introduction to the EU’s New Initiative The European Union (EU) has recently taken significant steps to address two pressing issues: food waste and fast fashion. This initiative was unanimously supported by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and negotiated with EU member states. With every European generating approximately 130 kilograms of food waste and around…
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EU Takes Action Against Food Waste and Fast Fashion
Introduction to EU Initiatives The European Union (EU) has taken significant steps to combat pressing environmental issues such as food waste and fast fashion. Recent agreements among EU lawmakers have laid the groundwork for more sustainable practices across member states, aiming to tackle the staggering amounts of waste generated each year. The Scale of the…