From an influx of food waste discounts to advanced composting technologies, there are many new ways to reduce global food waste. This infographic designed by Sustainable America called 'Can We Feed 7 Billion People?' inspired an article in the Wall Street Journal to raise even more awareness about this pressing environmental issue.
The infographic displays how much food is wasted and lost around the world. With staggering statistics -- like 1.3 billion tons of food goes to waste every year (enough to feed the 868 million hungry people worldwide) -- and solutions individuals can implement at home, the chart is a wealth of information. To reduce global food waste individually, they suggest juicing old produce, freezing food and making shopping lists among other tips.
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This Sobering Global Food Waste Infographic Offers Food For Thought
Trend Themes
1. Food Waste Reduction - Opportunities for innovative solutions and technologies to reduce global food waste.
2. Influx of Food Waste Discounts - New business models and strategies to promote the sale of surplus or near-expiry food products.
3. Advanced Composting Technologies - Technological advancements in composting methods to transform food waste into valuable resources.
Industry Implications
1. Food Retail - Businesses can explore partnerships and initiatives to address food waste in their supply chains and offer food waste discounts.
2. Waste Management - Companies can invest in and adopt advanced composting technologies to process food waste more efficiently and sustainably.
3. Sustainable Agriculture - Innovations in farming practices and packaging solutions to minimize food waste throughout the supply chain.