Food waste reduction

To stop waste, all you have to do is learn

Food waste has negative impacts on both the environment and society, since it wastes not just food but also the water and energy resources used to produce, transport and conserve the food thrown away. Camst has tackled this particularly sensitive issue in synergy with its circular economy and waste management projects: this combination has enabled the development of more effective strategies designed to reduce environmental impact and optimise the use of resources.

Food waste is bad for the environment and society, since it implies the waste of not just the food itself but also the resources needed to produce and conserve something destined to be just thrown away. To address these challenges, the EU has adopted a new strategy for sustainable and inclusive growth, to stimulate the economy, improve people’s health and quality of life and care for the environment. In December 2019, the European Commission launched the European Green Deal, an action plan that aims to transform climate issues and environmental challenges into opportunities and make the ecological transition fair and inclusive for all. One of the main lines of action is the “Producer-to-Consumer” strategy to promote a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system, focusing on the need for action to change patterns of consumption and curb food waste.

Combating food waste, along with environmental protection and the responsible management of resources, are some of the principles guiding the action of Camst, a player aware of its role in a production chain with high environmental impact and its consequent duty to make genuine commitments.