Supermarkets pledge to reduce food waste

Supermarkets pledge to reduce food waste

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The video discusses the significant issue of food waste, particularly in UK supermarkets like Tesco, where a large portion of fresh produce is wasted. It highlights consumer habits that contribute to this waste, such as buying more than needed due to supermarket marketing strategies. The video also outlines various waste management strategies employed by supermarkets to mitigate this issue, including anaerobic digestion and improved stock forecasting. It emphasizes the importance of individual efforts in reducing food waste, given the global impact, and encourages more thoughtful consumption.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated amount of money an average UK family wastes on food annually?

£500

£700

£900

£1000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which supermarket does not offer 'buy one, get one free' on salads due to short shelf life?

Morrisons

M&S

Tesco

Sainsbury's

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method is used to process unavoidable food waste to generate energy?

Recycling

Anaerobic digestion

Composting

Incineration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much food waste in the UK is attributed to consumers?

Half

One-third

Three-quarters

All

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total amount of food waste in the UK that ends up in landfill each year?

3 million tons

6 million tons

12 million tons

9 million tons