In some parts of the world,
food
is still highly valued. In urban areas, Use synonyms
however
, particularly in the developed world, Linking Words
food
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waste
is becoming a major concern. Use synonyms
This
essay will examine the causes of Linking Words
this
problem and suggest ways that people can curb the amount that they discard.
The two main factors are behind the rise in Linking Words
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waste
. The Use synonyms
first
is the rising incomes of the population, which has meant higher disposable incomes. Linking Words
In other words
, whereas 50 years ago, the average family had around $50 per month to spend on Linking Words
food
and entertainment, now the figure is more like $2000, and so the idea of buying something and not consuming it is unremarkable. The Use synonyms
second
factor, linked to the Linking Words
first
, is the modern throw-away culture in which all products are treated as disposable. It is not uncommon to find valuable household items thrown in the bin, it is Linking Words
also
unsurprising to see half the family's groceries binned without concern.
Tackling the issue involves altering the public's mindset. Linking Words
This
needs to happen via awareness-raising campaigns. The ABC, Linking Words
for example
, launched one Linking Words
such
initiative with the war on Linking Words
waste
TV series and website in 2016, which presented troubling facts on the effects of our consumption and Use synonyms
waste
. Given the profound impact of Use synonyms
this
series on the Australian public, it would be worth expanding it on a global scale. Linking Words
In addition
to warning people about the environmental impact of Linking Words
food
wastage, Use synonyms
such
projects could Linking Words
also
educate them better on practical matters Linking Words
such
as shopping smarter and storing Linking Words
food
correctly.
In conclusion, unless efforts are made to shift the public consciousness, Use synonyms
this
problem will only escalate. While governments have a critical role to play, individuals too need to take responsibility for their shopping habits in order to cut down on wasted Linking Words
food
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Rajneet Kaur