According to the report prepared by WHO, about 2.5 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year in the world, which is 40% of the food produced. World Wildlife (WWF)With just a quarter of that food, the entire hungry population could be fed.
Waste not only gives rise to serious social conditions but also has negative economic and environmental impacts. In fact, according to data provided by WWF, food waste is responsible for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
In Spain, approximately 8 million tonnes of food is wasted every year, which is equivalent to 250 kg every second. In this regard, Project Down experts say that avoiding food wastage is the most effective solution to prevent climate change.
This time, electronics firm Grundig and the creators of the Too Good to Go app have come together to promote practices that promote better use of food, in addition to raising awareness about the importance of reducing waste in households.
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Grundig and Too Good To Go have announced their collaboration to tackle food waste in Spain. During the event, statistics were shared that show the seriousness of the current situation, while the solutions they are implementing to raise awareness and promote more efficient use of food products were presented.
in the words of manuel royo“Food waste is a global challenge that we must face as a society,” says Grundig Marketing Director for Iberia. At Grundig, we have been working on our own initiatives for years respect foodfocused on reducing waste in households” and said that “this means not only investing wisely in fresh food, but also wasting less and promoting savings. So this commitment is not only found in our actions, such as our collaboration with Too Good to Go; But it is also present in the technology of our products, which are designed to be sustainable and accessible to all.”
carlos garciaPR Manager for Spain and Portugal at Too Good to Go explains: “Awareness is the first step forward in this fight. At Too Good To Go we launch campaigns and solutions, like apps, that allow us to address the global challenge of food waste. The application is able to connect users to food brands and establishments, ensuring that businesses do not have to throw away food and reducing the economic losses caused by it. In return, users get quality food at very affordable prices, and, at the same time, avoid the impact food waste has on the planet.
Also had special participation in the program paolo casagrandeThe three-Michelin-starred chef of the Lasarte restaurant in Barcelona, whose preparations are designed with ingredients that help avoid food waste and which are part of the Respect Food recipe book.
waiting for christmas
According to the study “Food wastage at Christmas” conducted by Too Good to Go, Spaniards waste up to 10% of the food prepared during the Christmas festivities.
Among the most wasted products, 40% of consumers name nougat and typical Christmas sweets as the main ones, followed by 32% as meat and 18% as fish.
As far as reasons are concerned, 33% of those surveyed waste more food during Christmas due to buying more food than necessary, while 32% admitted that they waste more food than necessary. Cook food more.
Contribution
Home appliance and consumer electronics brand Grundig highlights technologies that support the Respect Food philosophy. For example, refrigerators that have the AeroFresh system retain food freshness up to 30% longer than conventional refrigerators, reducing food wastage by up to 20%. The company’s ovens include HotAero Pro technology, which is essential to avoid wastage. This technology ensures even distribution of hot air thanks to its new ventilation system, allowing you to cook dishes without burnt edges or raw interiors.
In parallel, Too Good to Go runs awareness campaigns such as its ‘Look, Smell, Try’ initiative, which aims to reduce food wastage caused by confusion in households over the meaning of best by dates.
