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Why do we waste food and what can we do to prevent it? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Food waste is one of the biggest environmental and social challenges in Europe today. But why do we waste so much food? And what can we do to prevent it? In this video, our partner and coordinator, the Municipality of Calles (Spain), presents the door-to-door collection system implemented locally as a successful good practice. This system helps reduce waste, improve recycling rates, and promote responsible consumption at the community level. Let\u2019s work together to reduce food waste and build more sustainable communities!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The 4Rs of food: \n
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What are the 4Rs of food waste management and why do they matter? In this video, we explain in a simple and clear way how the 4Rs \u2013 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover \u2013 help us prevent food waste and protect the environment.<\/p>

By applying the 4Rs in our daily lives, we can all contribute to reducing food waste and building more sustainable communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Food Waste and the Sustainable Development Goals<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How is food waste connected to sustainable development? This video focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 12 \u2013 Responsible Consumption and Production, one of the 17 goals adopted by the United Nations. SDG 12 calls for more efficient use of natural resources, reduction of waste generation, and more sustainable consumption patterns. Food waste is a key part of this challenge. When we waste food, we also waste water, energy, land, and labor. By preventing food waste, improving waste separation, and adopting sustainable daily habits, we actively contribute to achieving SDG 12 and promoting the circular economy. Reducing food waste is not just an environmental responsibility \u2014 it is a step toward a more sustainable future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Environmental impact of food waste<\/h3>\r\n
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European legal framework and public policies<\/h3>\r\n
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Food Waste - The impact of labeling<\/h3>\r\n
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Recycling food material in the kitchen<\/h3>\r\n
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