How does Switzerland deal with the food waste problem?
About this episode
The episode explores Switzerland's food waste problem and the gap between goals and everyday habits.
Send us Fan Mail A bin bag can tell you a lot about a country. We follow the trail of rubbish from Swiss kitchen cupboards and discover why one of Europe’s wealthiest nations still throws away so much edible food. With fresh data, on‑the‑ground auditing, and candid insights from practitioners, we break down the gap between lofty goals and everyday habits, and why households remain the biggest lever for climate impact. If you would like to see a video and read about the topic of the food waste...
Topics covered
- food waste
- climate impact
- household habits
- sustainability
- waste management
Keywords
- food waste
- Switzerland
- climate solutions
- sustainability
- households
- waste management
- edible food
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SWI swissinfo.ch
Places: Switzerland, Europe
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