Half of all food 'thrown away' claims report

[Northerner]

As much as half of the world's food, amounting to two billion tonnes worth, ends up being thrown away, a UK-based report has claimed.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers said the waste was being caused by poor storage, strict sell-by dates, bulk offers and consumer fussiness.

The study also found that up to 30% of vegetables in the UK were not harvested because of their physical appearance.

The institution's Dr Tim Fox said the level of waste was "staggering".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20968076

 

[Steff]

Goodness me that beggers belief, my dad always taught me clean your plate and I do, taught my son the same thing. As for throwing things away if I ever do its because it needs throwing away, food is to expensive to waste these days

 

[Northerner]

Goodness me that beggers belief, my dad always taught me clean your plate and I do, taught my son the same thing. As for throwing things away if I ever do its because it needs throwing away, food is to expensive to waste these days

Agreed Steff, I throw virtually nothing away.