What did you learn about dietary choices from using the footprint calculator? Now imagine that you could translate what you learned into an effective societal policy on food- what would it be? And how would this policy effect the need to alleviate world hunger?
925 million people on earth do not have enough to eat according to the FAO [Food and Agricultural Organization]. That's almost 1 in 7 inhabitants of our planet!
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The Effect of Food Waste on Pollution
Food waste has increased significantly over the past couple decades. Recycle Track Systems states that America throws about 60 million tons of food yearly which is approximately 40% of the total food supply in America. The food waste is taken to dumpsters leading to pollution. The increase of food waste also means the increase in pollution levels. Most importantly, the decomposition process of food causes the release of methane, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. Because CO2 emissions directly correlate to the release of greenhouse gases, there will be an increase in CO2 emissions. It is incredibly important to note how food waste can contribute to CO2 emissions. People need be more aware of the dangers that lie around food waste because it has a strong negative impact on the environment.
I agree with your post, especially the part the part about how food waste releases methane when it decomposes .Methane is extremely harmful because it traps more heat that Co2 which makes climate change worse, its shocking that so much food ends up in landfills when it could be reduced, reused or donated your point about people needing to be aware is very true small changes like buying only what you need or composting can also really lower pollution from food waste