Retailers take action to prevent food waste

European Commission
Press release
Brussels, 10 October 2012

Retailers have committed to take voluntary action in waste prevention, particularly on food waste. At the Retail Forum in Brussels yesterday they confirmed their continued belief in the need to move to a resource efficient economy in spite of the challenging economic situation. Looking to the sustainability goals they had set themselves in key areas in precious years, such as selling more green products, they noted strong progress.

Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik said: "Food waste is economically bad, and morally bad. That is why the Commission has set out to halve edible food waste by 2020. Retailers come into play at the crucial moment where consumers make their buying decisions. They have an essential role, indeed a responsibility, to guide consumers towards more sustainable choices. Retailers should spearhead the creation of the green economy by taking progressive actions that go beyond the easy pickings. Today we see them take a good step in the right direction, targeting food waste."...

Source: Retailers take action to prevent food waste
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