The Food Savers
Synopsis
By 2020, the European Union aims to cut food waste by half, as current estimates suggest 120 million tons of food will be discarded annually.
Synopsis
In the UK, government officials respond to overflowing landfills and pressure from the European Union. The "Love Food Hate Waste" campaign, launched in 2007, leads to a 13% reduction in food thrown away over three years. The film discusses how individual initiatives, while helpful, are insufficient. It calls for stronger governmental policies to address a food waste crisis that sees 120 million tons discarded annually across Europe.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how the UK cut food waste by 1.1 million tons.
- See why the EU declared 2014 the year against food waste.
- Meet the people behind the 'Love Food Hate Waste' campaign.
Did You Know
- Half of all food produced is thrown away.
- The EU aims to cut food waste by half by 2020.
- UK consumers have reduced food waste by 13% since 2007.
- Food waste in the UK decreased from 8.3 million tons to 7.2 million tons in three years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of food is thrown away according to the documentary?
Half of all food is thrown away.
What is the target for reducing food waste set by the European Union by 2020?
The European Union aims to cut food waste by half by 2020.
How much food waste was produced in the UK before the campaign started in 2007?
Before the campaign, the UK produced 8.3 million tons of consumer food waste.
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