STOP FOOD WASTE DAY

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Stop Food Waste Day is an international day of action in the fight against food waste. An issue which has been brought into even sharper focus by the Covid-19 pandemic, with statistics showing that roughly one-third of the food produced globally is either lost or wasted every year.

Launched in 2017 by Compass Group the global leader in food service, on this day consumers, corporates and influencers across +30 Compass countries will work together to raise awareness of the critical food waste problem and inspire change.

Food waste has become a severe epidemic and serious issue across the world due to a lack of understanding of how to effectively use food and conserve it. Food waste, however, can be stopped.

'Stop Food Waste Day' aims to change the statistics of food waste, continuing to decrease it over time. Eventually, the holiday hopes to help those in need get the food they need and stop landfills from filling over.

How to Celebrate 'Stop Food Waste Day!'

'Stop Food Waste Day' can be celebrated by showing support, you can look up simple recipes to best use leftovers and fresh produce.  Make a list ahead of time before you head to your local grocery store to better know the things needed and to help conserve food usage.

Get in the habit of freezing leftovers. Revive wilted vegetables by washing them in water for 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure that when you freeze food, you remove as much air as possible for long-lasting freshness. 

You can also give out leftovers as a way of conserving food and also helping out  the needy.

STOP FOOD WASTE!

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By: Sidiqah Uthman 


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