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Food Science and TechnologyVolume 35, Issue 2 p. 38-40 FeaturesFree Access Share more waste less First published: 15 June 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/fsat.3502_11.xAboutSectionsPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text full-text accessPlease review our Terms Conditions of Use check box below share version article.I have read accept the Wiley Online Library UseShareable LinkUse link a this article with your friends colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Reducing food is key challenge in fighting climate change crisis. Sterling Crew OLIO looks at new, smart sharing technologies that are helping ensure edible goes into bellies, not bins. When lost or wasted, it impacts environment, economy availability resources time when many people cannot access enough eat. anthropogenic change. According United Nations, world's population expected grow from 7.7bn 2019 9.7bn by 20501. With an extra 2bn joining planet, we will need increase production. This growth also predicted swell waste, which estimated account for 8-10% all greenhouse gas emissions2, because decomposing landfills emits methane contributes global warming. UN's Agriculture Organization (FAO), globally about third produced amounts 1.3bn tonnes per year3. At same time, wasting spent on growing distributing uneaten food. Apart potential eliminate hunger around world, such makes devastating contribution planet's We can make difference adopting sustainable eating habits. There ethical consideration morality nearly 1bn going bed hungry. A quarter them could be fed generated UK, USA Europe. Hunger just problem happens elsewhere planet. Last year over million accessed banks UK number rising. In 6.6m comes households each cost £14 bn; 4.5m been eaten, works out eight meals household week4. The figures alarming. An area almost size Wales (ca. 19,000km), would needed produce drink currently wasted. By weight, up 70% post-farm-gate total associated than 25m emissions. (Table 1) thrown away every staggering £19bn5. However, new beginning provide part solution. Table 1. items wasted homes. source: WRAP. surplus UK-key facts. Updated 2020 Top 10 most homes Every day throw approximately Potato (fresh) 20m whole slices bread (equivalent 1m loaves 20 loaf; but 2007) Bread 4.4m potatoes Milk 920,000 (0.9m) bananas Meals (home-made pre-prepared) 1.2m tomatoes Fizzy drinks 720,000 (0.7m) oranges Fruit juice smoothies 800,000 (0.8m) apples Pork / ham bacon 2.7m carrots Poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) 970,000 (1.0m) onions Carrots 86,000 lettuce (processed) 3.1m glasses’ worth milk 2.2m slices’ Smart solutions priority supply system must focus prevention being first place then address how any redistributed. recent years seen emergence apps (software applications), designed run mobile devices, as phones, tablets, watches, find nearby home unwanted creating ways tackle linking manufacturers, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants individual local communities intended encourage businesses individuals give away, rather aim rescue safe, nutritious outlets neighbours might otherwise destined landfill, making sure no good waste. These initiatives allow consumers eat cheaply do their bit while enjoy customers avoid throwing saving rising its disposal. Apps, OLIO, Too Good Go, Hubbub Karma, operate using slightly different models common reducing They built platforms create interest tackling increased popularity become aware problem. Research indicates 81% us happy receive neighbour6. Sharing through app connects other Users download post images others community want. nearing sell-by date stores, spare grown vegetables, baker, groceries fridge you go away. alerts available foods. To items, browse listings near you, request whatever takes fancy arrange pick via private messaging. further collected volunteers, known ‘Food Waste Heroes’, who unsold/surplus food, freshly prepared salads, sandwiches, pastries packaged products caterers redistribute app. communities; 50% added requested 30 minutes. Since creation 2015, there now 7m signed users. It has shared portions 59 countries, 2.9bn litres water taking 57m car miles off road – preventing equivalent 17,000 CO2 achieved 60,000 volunteers rescuing spreading word. Roughly three quarters UK; active countries outside Mexico, Singapore New Zealand. Argentina, Chile Columbia, demonstrating phenomenon. thing free lunch; donations given freely point final distribution. helps achieve reduction goals. partnership Tesco, 650 collection slots week across 2,000 stores. So far, 1.7m kilos safely rescued Tesco redistributed communities. safety compliance extremely important take both person giving collecting required follow specific guidelines relevant information unused foods domestic kitchen. developed robust easy-to-apply Safety Management System (FSMS) adhere to. ensures types distributed safe way. FSMS, was created input Standards Agency, approved Primary Authority based Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points study. meet standards sign donor agreement, clearly sets roles responsibilities parties. similar approach assurance volunteers. registered Local Business Operator well own in-house team, employs Independent Scientific Regulatory Advisor. only used distribution assure legal providing online training COVID-19 lockdown effect pandemic having profound lives. impacted waste; according research conducted WRAP8, level reduced 22% during lockdown. Being confined resulted behaviours, batch cooking meal planning. No doubt affected tightening belts challenging economic climate. positive step if able build some economical behaviours life returns ‘normal’. Conclusions awareness crisis protect environment. generation damage planet probably last something it. feeding fact substantial eaten humans significant negative impacts: environmentally, socially economically9. Tackling Government, sector individuals. One major way adopt love hate Many small acts big difference. technology smarter, simpler easier undertake, Even though progress, still hardly scratched surface room complacency challenges ahead. But doing little, great deal smarter system, ensuring bellies FRSPH.FIFST. FCIEH.MSOFT CenvH.CSci. Advisor Chair Advisory Board Authenticity Network, Co-founder Kitchen Conversation, Managing Director SQS, Strategic Dynamic Risk Indicator Shield Group, Campden BRI sits board, Audit board member Eurofins governance Trustee CIEH, Chair, Institute Technology FS&T editorial immediate past Vice President IFST. awarded prestigious IFST Honouree Fellowship. 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