Food Waste: A Global Problem

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What is the approximate percentage of food wastage in the United States according to the passage?

40% (correct)

20%

50%

30%

Where does food loss begin in the chain according to the passage?

At the supermarkets

On the farmer's field (correct)

During transportation

In the consumer's home

What contributes to the food loss in supermarkets according to the passage?

Spoilage during transportation

Inadequate storage facilities

Consumer preferences for perfectly shaped produce (correct)

Excessive packaging

What is the average annual food wastage cost for an Israeli family in 2022 according to the passage?

$4,000 Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the energy and work put into getting food onto supermarket shelves or into consumers' fridges?

It is disproportionate to the amount of food wasted Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for deforestation according to the passage?

The need for more natural land for agriculture and livestock industries as the earth's population grows Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of trees has already been cut down in the world according to the passage?

40% Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for 28% of all the breathable oxygen on earth through photosynthesis according to the passage?

Rainforests and natural spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for 6% of emissions in Israel due to food loss alone according to the passage?

One third of food loss Signup and view all the answers

What is a ticking time bomb of unsustainability according to the passage?

The current system of global agriculture and livestock industries Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the system behind the production, distribution, and disposal of materials?

Circular economy Signup and view all the answers

How does the author choose to represent the government's values and vision?

By using a human Signup and view all the answers

What has the author revealed about the circular economy through her 10 years of investigation?

It is in crisis and not as smooth as it appears Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's resources does the US consume, despite having only 5% of the world's population?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What has surpassed the power of governments, influencing them to prioritize corporate interests over those of the people?

Corporations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main suggestion for addressing the environmental challenges mentioned in the text?

Transitioning to renewable energy sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant issue caused by burning waste, according to the text?

Release of hazardous chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is the major concern related to people living in industrial areas, as stated in the text?

Increased exposure to hazardous chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What does the text propose as a solution to minimize the environmental impact of industrial activities?

Reducing consumption and reusing materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for exacerbating poverty in third world countries, according to the text?

Forced export of resources to developed countries Signup and view all the answers