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→3. Reduced food waste: Adding some individual actions, and a link to a worm timelapse with a pic.
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Preventing food waste at earlier parts of the process prevents CO₂ emissions from overproduction. Preventing food waste at later parts of the process prevents methane production in landfill. | Preventing food waste at earlier parts of the process prevents CO₂ emissions from overproduction. Preventing food waste at later parts of the process prevents methane production in landfill. | ||
=== Individual action === | |||
[[File:Worm timelapse.png|300px|thumb|right|Watch a fun worm timelapse video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_zedgV0VE4 here].]] | |||
* If you have a garden, get a compost bin, for uncooked plant-based food. | |||
* Look into food waste collection from your local council, for cooked food, meat and dairy. | |||
* Check the reduced food section in supermarkets to use up almost-expired food before it gets thrown out by the supermarket. | |||
* Write the dates on food in your fridge so you can eat it before it goes off. | |||
* Buy unwrapped vegetables by weight instead of in larger bags, so that you only have as much as you need. | |||
=== Resources === | === Resources === | ||