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Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?

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In recent years, governments around the world have been calling on entities to pay closer attention to
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waste
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due to
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 its far-reaching effects, both nationally and globally. Given that decomposing
food
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waste
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 can cause a whole host of environmental problems, identifying the reasons is key to finding solutions. There
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 a number of reasons
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large amount of
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 is wasted every year.
First,
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since meat and vegetables are perishable, they always have best-before dates or expiry
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 on them.
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 means that if people don't consume them quickly enough before they go bad,
food
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waste
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 will occur
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.
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the way humans prepare
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 or cook
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 contributes to
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waste
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.
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, if people prepare or cook more than they can finish, the
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 will be more likely to be discarded.
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, there is a variety of actionable solutions to tackle
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waste
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.
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inedible foods or the
leftover
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 can be donated to farmers who can use them to feed livestock or
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animals
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.
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 would not only benefit the agriculture industry but
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 help reduce the environmental burden.
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,
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 of diverting wasted
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 into landfills or incinerations, humans can harness them for recycling purposes. In fact, organic matter
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 as fat and oil can produce renewable energy,
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 as biodiesel fuel, playing an important role in combating climate change. In conclusion,
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 addressing
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 issue may appear challenging, individuals can take steps to diminish the amount of discarded
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 gradually. By simply donating
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 scraps for farms to live animals and recycling them into biofuel, humans can make a big difference in their environmental practices.

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Coherence and Cohesion
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Task Response
Provide a more detailed explanation of the causes of food waste, with clear examples and evidence to support the points. Make sure to address each aspect of the essay prompt in depth, considering all the possible reasons for food waste and providing clear, comprehensive ideas for solving the problem.

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