process of food waste
what is compostable?
What is fruits and vegetables
how much waste does composting save?
12.5% of a tonne will be saved
When did we start to compost in toronto? (hint in the 2000's [in between 2001 and 2005] )
when is 2002
How do we create Food waste?
At home we create food waste by making too much food for dinner, or not eating a portion of our meal
Which country creates the most food waste?
China Creates the most food waste because they have a large population
what happens when we compost things in canada?
for the most part they get put in landfills
How much food waste does that average Canadian throw out in a day?
Approximately 2.7kilograms an average Canadian would throw out
Why is composting better?
because it is healthier for the environment
DAILY DOUBLE
have you ever wanted to know your food waste amount? for 1 week, track your food waste and find out!
Where can we compost?
you can compost right where you are at home!
what is not compostable?
Cooking oil, Dairy products, and magazines even though they CAN be made out of paper
how much of Canada's food waste gets put in landfills?
over 60% of Canada's food waste
Why should we compost?
we should compost because it helps to not create greenhouse gasses and to help the environment
What can we do around the house to reduce our daily food waste at home?
Re-use leftover food that is good from a previous meal and make another one
What Will happen to the food waste that does not go into landfills?
If it is In landfills it will rot, If it is compostable, you can burry it and it will disintegrate.
How long does it take to have something fully composted?
6 - 8 weeks
Approximately how much food is wasted every day in canada?
$31 Billion dollars worth of food is wasted in Canada
Does everyone compost?
no. some people do not have a compost bin or do not compost because they do not create lots and lots of food scraps
What do companies do to reduce food waste?
they create things like recycling programs or Composting programs
What will happen if we continue to create food waste?
It will create more greenhouse gasses
When something gets composted and put in landfills, what do you think happens to the food scraps?
they eventually rot and turn into greenhouse gasses, which pollutes the earth.
Approximately how much food is wasted every year in canada?
2.2 million tonnes of food is wasted every sing year in canada!
Who Discovered composting?
Sir Albert Howard created composting between 1905 and 1934
What is the best thing we can do to reduce our food waste?
When you are cooking, try not to make too much for food scraps, but not too little to eat.
What will happen if we compost all the time?
it will reduce the amount of wasted food