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While the UK discards over 9.5 million tonnes of food each year, the festive season offers an opportunity to rethink our habits and reduce waste. Popular items like turkey, Christmas pudding, and mince pies often end up in landfills, contributing to harmful methane emissions. Our latest blog highlights the environmental impact of food waste during Christmas and provides practical strategies for businesses to make a difference. From improving food handling practices to redistributing surplus food to charities, there are effective ways to tackle the issue. Discover more in our latest blog: https://gag.gl/smau6B #BSIStandards #Sustainability #FoodWaste #Christmas2024 #ClimateAction #ReduceWaste

While the UK discards over 9.5 million tonnes of food each year, the festive season offers an opportunity to rethink our habits and reduce waste. Popular items like turkey, Christmas pudding, and mince pies often end up in landfills, contributing to harmful methane emissions. Our latest blog highlights the environmental impact of food waste during Christmas and provides practical strategies for businesses to make a difference. From improving food handling practices to redistributing surplus food to charities, there are effective ways to tackle the issue. Discover more in our latest blog: https://gag.gl/smau6B #BSIStandards #Sustainability #FoodWaste #Christmas2024 #ClimateAction #ReduceWaste

While the UK discards over 9.5 million tonnes of food each year, the festive season offers an opportunity to rethink our habits and reduce waste. Popular items like turkey, Christmas pudding, and mince pies often end up in landfills, contributing to harmful methane emissions. Our latest blog highlights the environmental impact of food waste during Christmas and provides practical strategies for businesses to make a difference. From improving food handling practices to redistributing surplus food to charities, there are effective ways to tackle the issue. Discover more in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3VdfN0H #BSIStandards #Sustainability #FoodWaste #Christmas2024 #ClimateAction #ReduceWaste

If you know me personally, you know that I am—first and foremost—driven by a deep commitment to and love of humanity. Carbon markets revolve around tonnes of CO2, percentage reductions, and degrees of warming—critical metrics that ultimately represent lives protected from floods, heat waves, and famine. My dedication to the #VCM comes from its potential to drive long-term humanitarian benefits by acting on climate today. Therm Solutions latest project blends climate action with immediate human impact. Our Food Waste Reduction Credits target methane, a powerful super-pollutant, and directly address food insecurity. Plus, a portion of every credit sold supports food banks in the communities where we work. ⏰ Tackling food insecurity means millions of Americans get to eat food tonight. 📉 Addressing super-pollutants delivers measurable climate benefits in the next 15-20 years. Join us in working toward a future where food and climate challenges are solved together. #WorldFoodDay

🌍 World Food Day: A Moment for Reflection and Action On October 16th, we observe World Food Day, raising awareness about global hunger and food sustainability. In 2023, between 713 million and 757 million people faced hunger, and over 2.8 billion people couldn’t afford a healthy diet in 2022. Even in the EU, many struggle with the rising cost of food. At the same time, food waste remains a pressing issue—132 kg of edible food per person was wasted in the EU last year. To combat this, the EU is working toward ambitious targets to reduce food waste and promote food donations. 🫵 What can each of us do? We can make small changes: reduce food waste at home, donate to local food banks, and choose sustainable food options. Together, we can make a difference! 🔗 Check out infographic to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eTprAtrA #WorldFoodDay #Sustainability #ZeroHunger #FoodWaste #TakeAction

🌱 Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants: Practical Tips for a Greener Tomorrow! 🌱 . Food wastage is a significant issue in the restaurant industry. Here are some tips to help reduce waste: . Plan and portion accurately. Donate leftovers to local shelters. Compost food scraps. Offer smaller portion options to customers. . Together, we can make a difference! 🍽️💚 #SustainableDining #ReduceFoodWaste #EcoFriendlyRestaurants

It’s International Day of Awareness of Food Waste and Loss! Did you know that nearly one-third of all food produced globally is wasted? Let’s challenge ourselves to be part of the solution. Whether it’s composting scraps or donating surplus, every action counts! Together, we can help reduce waste and ensure that food is treated with the respect it deserves. #AwarenessofFoodWasteandLoss #FoodWaste #SustainabilityForAll #GreenLegacy #eupecorpbhd

Excited to be a panelist at Yorkshire Sustainability Festival this afternoon because over 4M tonnes of edible food goes to waste in the UK each year while 11M people face food insecurity. Through its manifesto 'Where’s the Food? Strengthening Communities Through Surplus Food Redistribution’ FareShare UK is calling on the next government to make it easier for businesses to donate surplus food through: • Subsidies for farmers to cover redistribution costs • Tax benefits for businesses donating surplus food • Mandatory food waste reporting • Clear guidelines for ‘good samaritans’ on food donation safety • Sustained funding for farm level food redistribution • A UK-wide plan to end emergency food aid • Resources for local food waste and food security projects Every £1 FareShare spends on redistributing yields almost £6 in social value, saving millions for services like the NHS and fostering resilient, sustainable communities.

🌍🍽 Food Unites Us All, But Not Everyone Has Enough 🌱✨ As we celebrate International Food Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the power of a meal. It's more than just nourishment—it’s about sharing, caring, and coming together as a global family. No one should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Today, we can make a difference by raising awareness and working towards a world without hunger. Let's support sustainable solutions that empower local communities. 💬 What’s your favorite comfort food, and how does it connect you to your roots? Share below 👇 (P.S.): Every action counts! Whether it's reducing food waste, supporting local farmers, or donating to food drives, we all have a part to play. 🌾💚 🌟 let's stand together and help spread the message! Like, share, or tag someone who believes in the power of food to change lives. Together, we can build a better future for all. 🌍🍽 #EndHunger #SustainableFuture #InternationalFoodDay #FoodForAll #ZeroHunger #SustainableEating #NourishingTheWorld #FoodIsLove #GlobalFamily #ReduceFoodWaste #ActForChange

Great to see FareShare Yorkshire ‘s very own Jonathan Williams FRSA taking part in this years Yorkshire Sustainability Festival. Taking all things Surplus food redistribution on the day FareShare UK launched it Where’s the Food Manifesto calling for: •Subsidies for farmers to cover redistribution costs. •Tax benefits for businesses donating surplus food. •Mandatory food waste reporting. •Clear guidelines for ‘Good Samaritans’ on food donation safety. •Sustained funding for farm level food redistribution. •A UK-wide plan to end emergency food aid Resources for local food waste and food security projects.