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FOOD
1. Which do you waste the most? Why?
- I think it's rice. Sometimes I cook too much to eat it all, so it is often
left over. The rice couldn't be reheated many times, so I had to throw
it away.
2. Why do you think people, restaurants, and supermarkets waste
food?
- There are a few reasons why people, restaurants, and supermarkets
waste food. Firstly, people sometimes buy more food than they need,
resulting in excess leftovers that eventually go to waste. Secondly,
restaurants often prepare more food than necessary to meet customer
demands, leading to surplus food being discarded. Lastly,
supermarkets may throw away food that is close to its expiration date
to maintain freshness standards, even if it is still edible.
3. What do you think governments and individuals can do to
reduce food waste?
- Plan meals ahead of time – to only buy what you need.
- Use food storage – make use of your fridge to help food to last
longer.
- Turn leftovers into a new dish. For example, Koreans often mix all
the dishes they have with rice to eat
- Donate to food banks and shelters
- Government activities are important in creating change.
- Governments can make rules and laws to avoid food waste. These
laws may include setting goals, making food labels clearer, and
providing incentives for food donations.
- In addition, governments can fine for businesses that fail to manage
their food waste appropriately.
- Furthermore, governments can invest in improving the food systems.
Governments may provide funding for Research and Development
Department to support new innovations and practices that optimize
food storage, transportation, and processing, reducing spoilage and
waste along the supply chain.
4. Have you ever thrown food out? Why did you throw the food
out?
- Three months ago, I wasted rice by cooking too much of it for my
roommate and I to eat. I felt guilty about this, so I tried to cook only
enough for us to avoid wasting food.
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