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April 28 marks Stop Food Waste Day, a special day dedicated to raising awareness about the problem of food waste. This day has been celebrated since 2013 and it's a great opportunity to take action and make an impact on our planet. Food waste is a global issue that affects us all, so let's join together and do our part to reduce food waste in our homes, businesses, schools, and communities. Let's use this day to come up with creative solutions for reducing food waste and make every bite count!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Stop Food Waste Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stop Food Waste Day was first celebrated in 2013 to promote global awareness about food waste.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognized by Global Institutions</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2014, prominent organizations like the United Nations and the World Wildlife Fund started supporting and recognizing Stop Food Waste Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Incorporation in School Curriculum</div><div class='timeline-text'>By 2015, schools around the globe began incorporating food waste education into their curricula to increase awareness among younger generations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adoption in Major City Policies</div><div class='timeline-text'>Major cities like New York and London officially recognized Stop Food Waste Day in 2017, issuing proclamations and adopting policies to reduce food waste.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Movement Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Stop Food Waste Day movement expanded its online presence in 2019 with various campaigns and innovative virtual initiatives to reach a wider audience.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>By 2020, Stop Food Waste Day is recognized and celebrated in over 30 countries around the world, highlighting the universal importance of reducing food waste.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Compost leftovers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Composting is a great way to reduce food waste and turn it into something useful! Composting can help reduce the amount of food waste in landfills and can also be used as a natural fertilizer for gardens.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Grow your own food</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Growing your own vegetables or herbs is a great way to reduce food waste. Not only will you have fresh, healthy produce, but you'll also be able to use scraps from your kitchen to nourish your plants.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate extra food</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you find you have extra food at the end of the day, consider donating it to a local shelter or food pantry. Not only does this help reduce food waste, but it also helps those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Freeze leftovers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Instead of throwing out leftovers, try freezing them! Not only will they last longer, but they can also be used later on when you don't feel like cooking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat before you shop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Shopping on an empty stomach can lead to overbuying and eventually food waste. Before shopping or grocery shopping, make sure to eat first so that you're not tempted to buy too much.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Reduces greenhouse gas emissions</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Food waste is a major contributor to climate change. When food is thrown away, it produces methane in landfills, which is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Reducing food waste can help reduce these harmful emissions and decrease the effects of climate change.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Helps fight global hunger</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Around 795 million people in the world don't have enough food to lead a healthy life. By reducing our food waste, we are protecting valuable resources that could be used to feed hungry individuals, particularly those living in poverty or in developing nations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Saves money</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Food waste is an expensive problem for many families, businesses and organizations alike. By reducing the amount of food we toss out, we can save money on grocery bills and ensure that we're getting the most bang for our buck!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Food waste accounts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions</h3><p class='facts-content'>If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases following China and the U.S.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Almost 50% of all fruit and vegetables produced are wasted</h3><p class='facts-content'>This startling fact underscores the importance of proper food storage and optimising use of produce in our kitchens.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A third of all food produced in the world goes to waste</h3><p class='facts-content'>On global level, approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food is lost or wasted every year, enough to feed 2 billion people for a year.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Households are the biggest contributors to food waste</h3><p class='facts-content'>In developed countries, over half of all food waste takes place in the home. We as individuals have the power to mitigate a significant portion of this waste.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>25% of the world's fresh water supply is used on food that is never consumed</h3><p class='facts-content'>Food waste is not only a waste of food itself, but also of the resources like water and energy that went into growing it.</p></div></div>
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