Media Impact on Food Waste – A Report Commissioned by the Australian Federal Government’s Department of Environment and Energy

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Media Impact on Food Waste – A Report Commissioned by the Australian Federal Government’s Department of Environment and Energy

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Write a report on how media impacts food waste in Australia.

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Food waste is a global problem with more than 1.3 billion tonnes of food meant for human consumption going to waste every year. This paper investigates the issue of food waste, focusing on the definition of food waste, magnitude and its impact, the role of media and policy suggestions. The report involved a review of existing academic literature to explore food waste within the scope identified. The review of research showed that food waste is a broad term whose definition varies between scholars. The report adopted the definition of food waste at the consumption end, including the repurchase, purchase, consumption and disposal activities. While there is no specific quantification of food waste, the report shows a consensus of its impact.

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