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What is the main focus of shops like Berlin’s Original Unverpakt and London’s Bulk Market?
What is the main focus of shops like Berlin’s Original Unverpakt and London’s Bulk Market?
- Reducing food waste
- Encouraging the use of own containers and compostable bags (correct)
- Offering gourmet products
- Promoting plastic use
How does online grocer Farmdrop contribute to reducing food waste?
How does online grocer Farmdrop contribute to reducing food waste?
- By offering discounts on large orders
- By eliminating the need for large warehouses and delivering from local farmers daily (correct)
- By delivering fresh produce in bulk
- By importing food from overseas
What advantage do electric cars provide in the context of delivering fresh produce to customers?
What advantage do electric cars provide in the context of delivering fresh produce to customers?
- Faster delivery speeds
- Reduced carbon emissions compared to traditional delivery vehicles (correct)
- Higher delivery costs
- Increased food waste
Why do smaller companies like Berlin’s Original Unverpakt and London’s Bulk Market serve as inspiration for major supermarkets?
Why do smaller companies like Berlin’s Original Unverpakt and London’s Bulk Market serve as inspiration for major supermarkets?
In what way does offering farmers the lion’s share of the retail price benefit the food supply chain?
In what way does offering farmers the lion’s share of the retail price benefit the food supply chain?
What action did some of the largest UK supermarkets pledge to take to address plastic wastage?
What action did some of the largest UK supermarkets pledge to take to address plastic wastage?
What is one major supermarket's plan regarding plastic packaging in their own-brand products by 2023?
What is one major supermarket's plan regarding plastic packaging in their own-brand products by 2023?
Why do some critics believe that supermarkets are not doing enough regarding food surplus?
Why do some critics believe that supermarkets are not doing enough regarding food surplus?
What is a common criticism regarding supermarkets' transparency about food wastage?
What is a common criticism regarding supermarkets' transparency about food wastage?
In response to consumer backlash, what pact did some major UK supermarkets sign up for?
In response to consumer backlash, what pact did some major UK supermarkets sign up for?
What is the main reason why charities struggle to access supermarkets' total food surplus?
What is the main reason why charities struggle to access supermarkets' total food surplus?
