Every year, one third of all food produced globally goes to waste. This not only affects our wallets but also has a significant impact on our environment. When food waste ends up in landfills, it releases methane gas, which contributes to climate change. We can reduce food waste by buying only what we need, planning our meals, and composting our food scraps. Let's work together to reduce food waste and make a positive impact on our environment. Food waste is a significant problem that affects individuals, businesses, and the environment. According to the United Nations, approximately one-third of all food produced globally goes to waste each year. This equates to 1.3 billion tonnes of food, which is enough to feed three billion people. Food waste has many negative consequences. Firstly, it is a waste of resources. Producing food requires land, water, energy, and other resources. When food is wasted, these resources are also wasted. This is not only bad for the environment but also ...
Microplastics have been discovered in apples, carrots, pears, broccoli and lettuce, studies have revealed. Root vegetables like radishes, turnips and parsnips may also contain plastic! Scientists had thought that plant roots were unable to absorb microplastics. Microplastics in plants mean they may be having an impact on human health. The tiny pollutants are thought to have been sucked into plants roots with water, and then travelled up the stem into the leaves and, where possible, fruits. A separate study published this week found that plants containing microplastics grew smaller with shorter roots, reducing their yield and nutritional value. Apples & carrots were shown to be most contaminated with microplastic. A study published earlier this week found that nanoplastics could also be absorbed by plants roots. 'If it is getting into vegetables, it is getting into everything that eats vegetables as well, which means it is in our meat and dairy too.' The results ar...