Basics of
food waste
food waste
What is food waste?
Food that is thrown away instead of being eaten.
Does food waste affect the environment?
yes
What is a common cause of food waste at home?
answers may vary
What is commonly wasted in school cafeterias?
uneaten lunches
What is an easy way to reduce food waste?
eating leftovers
When does food waste occur?
Food waste happens when food is not eaten
Where does most food waste end up?
Landfills.
What food is often thrown away after meals?
leftovers
What causes students to leave food on their plates?
large portion sizes
What principle helps reduce food waste?
reduce, reuse, recycle
What is avoidable food waste?
Food that could have been eaten but is thrown away.
What harmful gas is released when food rots?
Methane gas.
What helps reduce food waste at home?
portioning how much we require
What organisations help give extra food to people in need
food banks
What turns food waste into fertiliser?
composting
What is one reason edible food is wasted?
answers can vary
How does food waste affect climate change?
It increases greenhouse gases.
What helps food last longer?
putting in fridge
What helps reduce food waste in communities?
donating extra food
What shopping habit reduces food waste?
buying only what you need
What is unavoidable food waste?
Peels, bones, and eggshells.
What environmental issue is worsened by food waste?
Food waste contributes to global warming.
What shopping habit increases food waste?
overbuying
Why is food waste a social problem?
creates social divisions
What lifestyle focuses on reducing waste in the planet?
Sustainable living.