Approximately one-third of the global food supply goes unconsumed. By minimizing losses and waste, we have the power to diminish the demand for land and resources dedicated to food production, while also mitigating the emission of greenhouse gasses during the entire process.
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Gameplay description
In the game Climate Cooldown, "Reduce Food Waste" is a Cooldown card that reduces our carbon footprint by eliminating unnecessary food waste which causes greenhouse gas emissions and providing more food to people who need it.
Prospective degrees
Agricultural Economics, Environmental Policy and Planning with a focus on food systems
Careers
Food waste reduction coordinator, Sustainable food systems analyst
Elementary
Why is reducing food waste important?
Can you think of any ways to reduce food waste at home or school?
Middle
Describe the environmental, social, and economic impacts of food waste.
Discuss the role of consumer behavior, food systems, and supply chain management in food waste generation.
High
Examine the global scale of food waste and its implications for food security, resource conservation, and climate change.
Evaluate strategies for reducing food waste at various stages of the food supply chain, from production to consumption.
Advanced
Critically analyze the systemic drivers of food waste, including market incentives, policy frameworks, and cultural norms.
Discuss interdisciplinary approaches to addressing food waste, integrating insights from agriculture, economics, nutrition, and behavioral science.