Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School: Vocational School Bulletin (Vol. 2, Issue 8, August 2022)

Abstract

FOOD WASTE

Food waste is a situation that occurs due to reasons such as rotting of food during harvest or transportation, leftovers on the plate, and inability to consume products by shopping more than necessary. Today, 1 out of every 3 foods produced in the world goes to waste, this waste accounts for 8% of carbon emissions that cause climate change. Reducing food waste creates a positive social and environmental impact as well as economic benefits.