Food Waste and Its Impact

The video discusses the massive issue of food waste, its environmental impact, and the need for systemic solutions. It highlights the scale of the problem, with one billion meals wasted daily, and the significant greenhouse gas emissions it causes. The speaker outlines various causes of food waste, such as lack of measurement and infrastructure, and presents solutions like ColdHubs and Too Good To Go. The video emphasizes the importance of global goals, investment, and consumer responsibility in tackling food waste, offering practical tips for individuals to reduce waste in their daily lives.

What is the primary greenhouse gas produced by food waste in landfills?

• Nitrous Oxide

• Ozone

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

Why is food waste often invisible in some regions?

• Because it is not harmful

• Because it is too expensive

• Because it is well-managed

• Because it is not measured

What is the main focus of the organization ReFED?

• Reducing food waste

• Increasing food production

• Improving food quality

• Enhancing food packaging

Which app helps restaurants and grocery stores reduce food waste by offering last-minute discounts?

• FoodSaver

• Too Good To Go

• SaveMore

• WasteNot

What is one of the potential benefits of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal related to food waste?

• Doubling food production

• Reducing biodiversity

• Avoiding land conversion

• Increasing greenhouse gases

Which countries have implemented laws to restrict food from going to landfills?

• Ecuador, Japan, France

• Brazil, India, China

• Australia, Canada, Mexico

• Germany, Italy, Spain

What is a simple strategy to avoid overbuying food?

• Meal planning

• Shopping without a list

• Buying in bulk

• Ignoring expiration dates

What should you do with leftovers to reduce food waste?

• Give them to pets

• Love and use them

• Ignore them

• Throw them away

What does the 'best by' label on food indicate?

• The food must be consumed by this date

• The food is unsafe after this date

• The food is expired

• The food is at its peak quality

What is a benefit of freezing food?

• It increases food waste

• It makes food taste better

• It reduces nutritional value

• It acts as a pause button