Lack of proper storage facilities

Inadequate transportation infrastructure

Inefficient supply chain management

Overproduction of food

Increased greenhouse gas emissions

Depletion of natural resources

Enhanced food security

Loss of biodiversity

Reducing food waste through recycling and composting

Reusing food waste as animal feed or fertilizer

Minimizing food waste by efficient production and consumption

All of the above

Improving post-harvest infrastructure

Educating consumers about food waste reduction

Promoting sustainable agricultural practices

All of the above

By releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere

By requiring more energy and resources to produce food, leading to increased emissions

By contributing to deforestation, which reduces the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide

All of the above

Lack of consumer awareness and participation

Insufficient infrastructure for recycling and composting

Economic barriers for businesses to adopt sustainable practices

All of the above

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

Increased food security

Enhanced economic efficiency

Depletion of natural resources

Developing smart packaging to extend the shelf life of food

Utilizing IoT devices to monitor food quality and prevent spoilage

Implementing blockchain to track food provenance and reduce fraud

All of the above

It strains the food supply chain and increases food prices

It diverts resources away from producing food for human consumption

It contributes to food insecurity and malnutrition

All of the above

To minimize food waste generation at all stages of the supply chain

To recover and reuse food waste as valuable resources

To design food systems that are regenerative and sustainable

All of the above

Farmers and producers

Consumers and households

Food processing and manufacturing industries

Government and policymakers

By planning meals and shopping lists to avoid overbuying

By storing food properly to extend its shelf life

By composting food scraps and organic waste

All of the above

A framework for prioritizing food waste prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling

A set of guidelines for managing food waste in a sustainable manner

A tool for assessing the environmental impact of food waste

All of the above

By requiring large amounts of water for food production

By polluting water sources with chemicals and fertilizers

By contributing to deforestation, which reduces water retention capacity

All of the above

To inform consumers about the environmental and economic impacts of food waste

To encourage consumers to adopt sustainable food consumption habits

To empower consumers to make informed purchasing decisions

All of the above