Contribution of families in reducing food waste Food waste cannot be solved only by moral advice or warnings to families. Part of the solution is related to changing daily habits and part to changing production, distribution and food supply processes. An effective policy should be based on accurate statistics and the identification of the main points of waste. Making a shopping list, paying attention to the use by date and storing the food properly helps to reduce waste. Manufacturers, stores and responsible institutions should also play an active role in reducing waste. Improving the storage and transportation infrastructure and facilitating the safe donation of surplus food are part of the solution. Read the full text here.

Contribution of families in reducing food waste Food waste cannot be solved only by moral advice or warnings to families. Part of the solution is related to changing daily habits and part to changing production, distribution and food supply processes. An effective policy should be based on accurate statistics and the identification of the main points of waste. Making a shopping list, paying attention to the use by date and storing the food properly helps to reduce waste. Manufacturers, stores and responsible institutions should also play an active role in reducing waste. Improving the storage and transportation infrastructure and facilitating the safe donation of surplus food are part of the solution. Read the full text here.