„Am plâns când am văzut prima colectă”. Ce face România pentru a combate o problemă adesea ignorată: risipa alimentară / Exemple din alte țări europene

Romania ranks fifth in the EU for food waste, discarding 3.4 million tons annually while 28% of its population struggles to afford meals. Initiatives like the Local Food Bank aim to reduce waste and support those in need by providing meals and food packages. The program has distributed significant amounts of food through donations from various partners. Despite existing legislation to combat food waste, challenges remain in enforcement and compliance. Other European countries have implemented similar measures, but the effectiveness varies. Supermarkets in Romania are also taking steps to minimize waste by offering discounts on near-expiry products and donating unsold food.