Culture of waste is stealing from the poor

No more leftovers. This was the appeal of Pope Francis on World Environment Day as he decried a “culture of waste” that is “more despicable” because it neglects the plight of the hungry. “…throwing food away is like stealing from the tables of the poor, the hungry! I encourage everyone to reflect on the problem of thrown away food and wasted food to identify ways and means that, by seriously addressing this issue, are a vehicle of solidarity and sharing with the needy.” Food and Agriculture Organization data show that close to 870 million people around the world suffer from chronic malnutrition, while 1.3 billion tons of food end up wasted every year.

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