Desperdicio de alimentos, or food waste, refers to the discarding or loss of edible food that is produced for human consumption. This phenomenon can occur at various stages of the food supply chain, including production, processing, distribution, retail, and consumption. Food waste can arise from several factors, such as overproduction, spoilage, poor storage practices, aesthetic standards that reject imperfect-looking food, and consumer habits leading to the disposal of surplus food. The issue of food waste is significant, as it not only represents a loss of resources and economic value but also contributes to environmental problems, including greenhouse gas emissions when decomposing food enters landfills. Efforts to reduce food waste focus on increasing awareness, improving food management practices, and promoting initiatives like food donation and composting.
En un esfuerzo por reducir el desperdicio de alimentos y combatir el cambio climático, legisladores estatales de Maine están impulsando una nueva ley que prohíba el vertido de residuos de…