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Essay 6
Essay 6
should be banned.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The wastage of food is still a burning issue in our modern world. A large
percentage of wasted food comes from consumers buying pre-
prepared food. In my opinion, I think overbuying and poor planning
lead to this issue, however there are still solutions to this problem.
To start with, the consumers are buying too much food than needed. It
is common for people to overestimate how much they can eat before
their bellies are full. Or in some cases, food come in packages that are
too large for a person to fully consumed. For example, most people can
only eat a few donuts, however, bakeries often sell a box containing
tens of them.
In addition, bad planning often leads to wasted food. This is when
consumers buy a large amount of items but forget to utilize them all.
What’s worse is that these forgotten foods may become spoiled and
unfit for consumption, by then the owner must throw them in the
trash. Notable food that easily go bad includes salads and pastries,
which many consumers buy from vendors.
However, there are measures that can prevent the problem of wasted
food. Firstly, people can learn to better their food source better. They
should sit down and plan carefully how much food they need in what
periods of time. Secondly, people can eat at home more. While store-
bought food is perishable, raw ingredients last longer in the fridge. Thus
people should learn to cook for themselves instead of relying on pre-
prepared items.
In conclusion, while excessive buying and inadequate organizing of
store-bought food lead to wastage, there are still ways to ease the
situation. People should learn to appreciate food and not let them go to
waste.