This was the presentation I gave at the launch with Joan Ruddock then Environment Minister - of the Food we Waste report in May 2008, in my old job at WRAP. It\'s full of powerful info on the impact of food waste.
Designed to meet the needs of “multipliers”, particularly school teachers and NGO activists, the presentation provides a broad picture of the food waste topic, covering the economic, environmental and social impacts of food waste, the global food system, as well as consumer tips and tricks.
Download the presentation to see additional info and references in the notes of each slide.
Zero Waste Scotland - solving the problem of food wasteAlison Clyde
Ylva from Zero Waste Scotland talks about their work on food waste – why it’s so important that we reduce our food waste and that we recycle what is left, and how bringing together different generations to share ideas and experiences is invaluable in the fight against food waste, benefitting the planet, our pockets and our health.
Designed to meet the needs of “multipliers”, particularly school teachers and NGO activists, the presentation provides a broad picture of the food waste topic, covering the economic, environmental and social impacts of food waste, the global food system, as well as consumer tips and tricks.
Download the presentation to see additional info and references in the notes of each slide.
Zero Waste Scotland - solving the problem of food wasteAlison Clyde
Ylva from Zero Waste Scotland talks about their work on food waste – why it’s so important that we reduce our food waste and that we recycle what is left, and how bringing together different generations to share ideas and experiences is invaluable in the fight against food waste, benefitting the planet, our pockets and our health.
Great Report on the status of British Food production - complied by some of the UK Thought leaders on the Global Food System
In Conclusion :
The quote fro Prof Tim Benton - Head of Strategic Research University of Leeds
"A globalised food system drives efficiency, scale and specialisation and, in turn, drives diets towards the commodity crops – calorie rich but nutrient poor – with its implications for health. Increased productivity has led to the degradation of soils, loss of biodiversity, and homogenisation of the countryside. Increased imports means that often, in return for cheaper food, we ‘export’ the environmental costs of production. Furthermore, over-reliance on global markets has led to a situation in which there are some inherent systemic risks in the system the magnitude of which are only just coming to light."
• This will protect our farming economy, our environment, and lead to more clarity about where our food comes from.
• The UK can never – and should not aim to be – self- sufficient in food production.
Conclusion
• However, it makes sense to hedge our bets and build a more resilient system, by growing our local production to provide more food, and more diverse food, to the nation.
Food loss and waste is a global social, economic and environmental issue. Whether you tend to fill your plate with more food than you need or pick only the perfectly shaped vegetable from the pile, you can make a big difference by changing your food habits a little.
food waste has been one of the least discussed topics yet so devastating on the environment and human life as global warming and pollution
this ppt discusses the food waste valuation on the global and national context and some of the ways to keep it at bay!
Livestock and Climate Change - Tara Garnett, Food Climate Research Network, U...guycollender
During a workshop at the London International Development Centre on 12 June 2009, Tara Garnett gave an overview of livestock and contributions to climate-changing emissions.
Great Report on the status of British Food production - complied by some of the UK Thought leaders on the Global Food System
In Conclusion :
The quote fro Prof Tim Benton - Head of Strategic Research University of Leeds
"A globalised food system drives efficiency, scale and specialisation and, in turn, drives diets towards the commodity crops – calorie rich but nutrient poor – with its implications for health. Increased productivity has led to the degradation of soils, loss of biodiversity, and homogenisation of the countryside. Increased imports means that often, in return for cheaper food, we ‘export’ the environmental costs of production. Furthermore, over-reliance on global markets has led to a situation in which there are some inherent systemic risks in the system the magnitude of which are only just coming to light."
• This will protect our farming economy, our environment, and lead to more clarity about where our food comes from.
• The UK can never – and should not aim to be – self- sufficient in food production.
Conclusion
• However, it makes sense to hedge our bets and build a more resilient system, by growing our local production to provide more food, and more diverse food, to the nation.
Food loss and waste is a global social, economic and environmental issue. Whether you tend to fill your plate with more food than you need or pick only the perfectly shaped vegetable from the pile, you can make a big difference by changing your food habits a little.
food waste has been one of the least discussed topics yet so devastating on the environment and human life as global warming and pollution
this ppt discusses the food waste valuation on the global and national context and some of the ways to keep it at bay!
Livestock and Climate Change - Tara Garnett, Food Climate Research Network, U...guycollender
During a workshop at the London International Development Centre on 12 June 2009, Tara Garnett gave an overview of livestock and contributions to climate-changing emissions.
9. Some key foods wasted needlessly Slices of bread 328,000 tonnes a year Meat or fish meals 161,000 tonnes a year Yoghurt & yoghurt drinks 67,000 tonnes a year Bottled water 27,000 tonnes a year Chocolate and sweets 31,000 tonnes a year Eggs 19,000 tonnes a year
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11. £10.2 billion a year £8.5 billion a year £0.9 billion a year £0.5 billion a year £0.3 billion a year
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13. Some key foods wasted needlessly Meat or fish meals £602 million a year Apples £317 million a year Pizza £170 million a year Crisps £82 million a year Cakes and gateaux £36 million a year World breads £389 million a year
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15. Food waste is responsible for the equivalent of 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide
16. Each tonne of avoidable food waste is responsible for the equivalent of 4.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
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19. Key foods thrown away whole and untouched Potatoes 5.1 million a day Unused teabags 520,000 a day Sausages 1.2 million a day Packets of crisps 300,000 a day Slices of bread 7 million a day Yoghurt & yoghurt drinks 1.3 million a day