basics of
food waste
environmental
impact
food waste
at home
food waste in society and schools
reducing food
waste
100

what is the meaning of food waste

food that is thrown away instead of being eaten

100

does food waste affect the environment

yes

100

what is a common cause of food waste at home

anwers may vary

100

what is commonly wasted in school cafeterias

uneaten lunches

100

what is an easy way to reduce food waste

eating leftovers

200

when does food waste occur

food waste happens when food is not eaten

200

where does most food end up

landfills

200

what food is often thrown away after meals

leftovers

200

what causes students to leave food on their plates

large portion sizes

200

what principle helps reduce food waste

reduce reuse, recyle

300

what is avoidable food waste

food that couldve ben eaten but is thrown away

300

what hermful gas is released when food rots

methane

300

what helps reduce food waste at home

portioning how much we require

300

what organisations help give extra food to people in need

food banks

300

what turns food waste into fertiliser

composting

400

what is one reason edible food is wasted

answers can vary

400

how does food waste affect climate change

it increases greenhouse gases

400

what helps food last longer

putting in fridge

400

what helps reduce food waste in communities

donating extra food

400

what shopping habit reduces food waste

buying only what you need

500

what is unavoidable food waste

peels bones and eggshells

500

what environmental issue is worsened by food waste

global warming

500

what shopping habit increases food waste

over buying

500

why is food waste a social problem

creates social divisions

500

what lifestyle focuses on reducing waste in the planet

sustainable living