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Food Waste as a Barrier to Achieving Sustainability

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  • 1. Gaziantep University

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The mounting concern about food waste has become a pivotal topic in the global sustainability discourse. This exhaustive review commences with a straightforward elucidation of the term 'food waste,' subsequently transitioning into an analysis of its interdependence with sustainable practices and the detrimental repercussions it begets. Drawing from a thorough examination of global and regional datasets, the review exposes the prodigious extent of food wastage, establishing its roots in production, distribution, and consumption stages. Ecologically, the implications of food waste are profound, significantly contributing to increased greenhouse gas emissions, accentuating water and energy resource depletion, and posing impending threats to biodiversity. Socioeconomically, the consequences are diverse and extend beyond mere financial implications. Global food insecurity challenges are amplified, compounded by prevailing consumer misconceptions. Emphasis is placed on proactive waste management's discernible ecological and economic dividends. The review underscores a triad of resolutions in its concluding sections: technological advancements, holistic educational campaigns, and a pressing call for legislative overhauls. In its entirety, this review advocates for holistic strategies, asserting that the redressal of food waste transcends ethical considerations, solidifying its stance as an indispensable facet of sustainable global progress.

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