Food Waste
Definition
Food waste refers to edible items that could have been consumed but were discarded instead, often due to overproduction, spoilage, or being past their sell-by date.
Analogy
Imagine you buy too many tickets for a movie but end up not using all of them. The unused tickets represent wasted resources - just like when we throw away perfectly good food that could have been eaten.
Related terms
Composting: This is a method of recycling organic waste into nutrient-rich soil conditioner. It's like turning those unused movie tickets into popcorn for your next movie night!
Sustainable Agriculture: This farming approach aims at producing food without depleting natural resources or causing environmental harm. It's akin to planning your movie outings better so you don't end up buying more tickets than needed.
Food Recovery Network (FRN): An organization that fights against food waste by donating surplus perishable items from campuses and businesses to hunger-fighting nonprofits. It's like a friend who takes your extra movie tickets and gives them to people who couldn't afford one.
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