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arabera Fiona Harvey 6 years ago

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Food Wastage and Sustainability

Food wastage in Australia poses significant environmental challenges, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions such as methane from decomposing organic matter in landfills. Addressing this issue involves understanding the various causes, including consumer behavior, aesthetic standards for produce, and inefficiencies in the industrial and retail sectors.

Food Wastage and Sustainability

Why is food wastage a problem in Australia ?

Causes

Industrial Meat Industry
Farm Wastage
Consumers
Aesthetics
Retail Food Waste
Damage in transport
Industrial

Evironmental Impact

Methane
Waste Management
Water

Industrial Uses

How can we reduce food waste

Australia's National Food Waste Strategy

https://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/resources/4683826b-5d9f-4e65-9344-a900060915b1/files/national-food-waste-strategy.pdf



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