INI
Food Loss Reduction - INI
Food loss reduction is an initiative aimed at reducing food waste at every stage from production to consumption. In Japan, the 'Act on Promotion of Food Loss Reduction' was enacted in 2019, with a goal of halving food loss by 2030 compared to 2000 levels. It is promoted through various approaches including proper understanding of 'best before' and 'use by' dates, household efforts such as freezing and remaking dishes, and corporate review of business practices. It is an important issue that balances reducing environmental impact with effective use of food resources.
food loss
food waste
SDGs
environment
food labeling
best before
use by
sustainable
food education
[item.understanding-date-labels]
code=01
slug=understanding-date-labels
name=Understanding Date Labels
description=Correctly understand the difference between best-before and use-by dates to reduce unnecessary waste.
category=Knowledge and Understanding
[item.proper-storage]
code=02
slug=proper-storage
name=Proper Food Storage
description=Maintain food freshness by utilizing freezing and refrigeration techniques.
category=Storage Techniques
[item.meal-planning]
code=03
slug=meal-planning
name=Meal Planning and Shopping
description=Plan menus and use shopping lists to buy only what is needed and prevent excess.
category=Planning and Management
[item.leftover-remake]
code=04
slug=leftover-remake
name=Leftover Remake Cooking
description=Arrange leftovers and excess ingredients into different dishes for reuse.
category=Cooking and Utilization
[item.eat-everything]
code=05
slug=eat-everything
name=Eating Everything
description=Practice eating everything on your plate and make efforts to avoid leaving food uneaten.
category=Eating Habits
[item.food-donation]
code=06
slug=food-donation
name=Food Donation and Food Banks
description=Donate excess food to those in need, balancing social contribution and loss reduction.
category=Social Contribution
[item.composting]
code=07
slug=composting
name=Composting Kitchen Waste
description=Compost unavoidable kitchen waste to recycle it as a resource.
category=Resource Recycling
[item.business-practices]
code=08
slug=business-practices
name=Business and Store Initiatives
description=Businesses and stores review commercial practices to reduce loss at manufacturing, distribution, and retail stages.
category=Business Measures