We found 3 types of food wasters, which one are you?
When it comes to shopping sustainably, what are the attitudes and behaviours of Australian shoppers?
When it comes to shopping sustainably, what are the attitudes and behaviours of Australian shoppers?
Reducing food loss and waste is essential in a world where millions of people go hungry every day. When we reduce waste, we respect that food is not a given for the millions of people who go hungry every day.
One of the largest sites of food waste is the home. In Australia, households throw out about 2.5 million tonnes of food each year. That equates to between A$2,000 and $2,500 worth of food per year per household. But there’s some good news.
Have you noticed that supermarket shelves seem to be getting emptier lately? Our food system is under immense pressure from a growing population, climate change, and limited resources. To ensure a sustainable future—where there is enough food for all—innovative solutions are urgently needed.
The issues of plastic waste in our seas and the effects on wildlife are catalysing major public concern. Part of the problem of plastic waste is the difficulty of reusing many types of plastics as the feedstock for new products. We also need stronger incentives to reduce plastic in manufacturing and design.
Why UK supermarkets recently removed “best before” dates on thousands of fresh food products in an effort to reduce food waste.
When it comes to shopping sustainably, what are the attitudes and behaviours of Australian shoppers?
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When Glimmer met with Clean Up Australia’s CEO Jenny Geddes, we asked her for her top sustainability tips for reducing waste; she spoke about the big impact of small, simple steps.
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