Food waste is nothing new, and each of us has probably been guilty of throwing away a few scraps every now and then. Yet, the downsides of throwing out food add up in the long run. There are adverse effects on not only our mental health but also the...
It is estimated that around 1.3 billion tons of food worldwide is wasted annually. The exact causes differ in each country, with food waste in developing nations happening in the production and storage stages. In affluent countries, however, food...
About half of the world’s food loss is generated by businesses, especially shops and restaurants. The losses can result from inclement weather, special events, reservation cancellations, wrong orders, or stocking excessive inventory. However, we...