The world’s food waste problem is bigger than we thought - here’s what we can do about it

Mar 26, 2021

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Everyone has a role to play in reducing food waste. Image: Unsplash/Conscious Design

Natalie Marchant

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The world’s food waste problem is bigger than we thought - here’s what we can do about it

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