Commentary: Why food shouldn't be left to pile up in fridges and go to waste

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Food waste accounts for about 10 per cent of global emissions and everyone needs to pay attention to it, says a researcher.

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Decrease single-use plastics: Many of us are seeking to decrease the amount of single-use plastics in our lives, and in our shopping baskets. This is good – but often these plastics and packaging keep food fresh for longer. Hong Kong throws out some 3,500 tonnes of food waste a day -- the equivalent weight of 250 double-decker buses AFP/Anthony WALLACE

 

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