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Australian households throw out an average $2,500 in food every year. Here’s how you can start reducing your waste (www.abc.net.au)

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The War on Waste aims to reduce food, fashion, and plastic waste.
Recycling alone is not enough to solve the plastic waste problem.
Plastic Free July is a global movement to reduce single-use plastics.
Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and can be reduced by shopping smart and composting.
Fast fashion and textile consumption have significant environmental impacts.
Mending, clothes swaps, and buying second-hand are sustainable alternatives to fast fashion.
The fashion industry should invest in sustainable materials and production methods. Individuals can take action to reduce waste through everyday choices and participation in community initiatives.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

Actually, I throw a great deal more than that out when it comes to food. I grow a lot and on top of what we compost every other edible scrap/leftovers we throw out goes to our poultry to grow eggs and meat.

So it is actually OK to throw out food, as long as you throw it in the right direction.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

you gotta get thise numbers up

-Americans

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Your local waste management should offer composting pickup. It closes the cycle when the compost is used for local parks and farmland.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Damn that's gotta be at least like... 3 meals worth