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Waste Not: Keeping Good Food Out of the Trash

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the critical issue of global food waste in this 58-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the staggering statistics: one-third of all food produced worldwide is lost or wasted annually, amounting to a trillion-dollar problem. Learn how reducing just a quarter of this waste could feed 870 million hungry people. Examine the various causes of food waste in different parts of the world, from misleading expiration dates and cosmetic standards in wealthier nations to spoilage and environmental factors in poorer regions. Join experts Paul Bakus, Sam Kass, Corby Kummer, Chellie Pingree, and Doug Rauch as they discuss innovative solutions and strategies to reduce food waste, salvage edible food, and address this global challenge. Gain insights into potential approaches for creating a more sustainable and equitable food system.

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Waste Not: Keeping Good Food Out of the Trash


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The Aspen Institute

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