Food waste is one of the most significant challenges in waste reduction and responsible consumption.
According to ADEME (the French Agency for Ecological Transition), each French citizen throws away an average of 20 kg of food every year, including: 7 kg of food still in its packaging & 13 kg of leftovers such as meals, fruit and vegetables, bread, etc.
In the SIETREM area, food waste accounts for 14.5% of household waste, including 8% that is still edible.
According to the French Ministry of Agriculture, this waste represents a cost of approximately €100 per person per year.
There are many simple ways to reduce food waste. SIETREM offers practical tools and advice to help you take action.
Using a measuring cup helps you calculate the right amount of food to cook.
By limiting portion sizes, both when cooking and serving, you can avoid unnecessary leftovers.
Bag clips allow you to reseal open food packages, helping to extend the shelf life of products.
Preserving food properly means you can use it later instead of throwing it away.
Like bag clips, the bread bag keeps bread fresh for longer.
With nearly 10 billion baguettes consumed each year in France, this small habit can make a big difference.
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