What Can We Do To Reduce Waste?

The video discusses the importance of reducing waste, especially food waste, which is a major environmental polluter. It explains the difference between expiry and best before dates, emphasizing that food can often be consumed after the best before date. Practical tips are provided for reducing waste, such as refusing unnecessary items, buying in bulk, and conducting a waste audit to identify waste patterns. The video encourages sustainable living practices.

What is the largest contributor to municipal landfill waste?

• Paper products

• Old electronics

• Wasted food

• Plastic bottles

If food waste were a country, where would it rank in terms of pollution?

• Third

• Second

• First

• Fourth

What does the 'best before' date on food products indicate?

• The date after which the food is unsafe to eat

• The date when the food will be of perfect quality

• The date when the food will taste best

• The date when the food should be thrown away

Which of the following is a suggested method to reduce waste at home?

• Buying multiple small packages

• Throwing away unused items

• Conducting a waste audit

• Using more plastic bags

What is a benefit of buying pantry staples in bulk?

• It reduces the quality of the product

• It increases the amount of packaging waste

• It is more expensive

• It allows for sharing with the community