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Cutting Food Waste

Reducing food waste sounds simple in theory, but in practice it can be difficult for both families and businesses. Many people buy more than they actually need, often because special offers seem too good to turn (0) DOWN. As a result, food is left at the back of the fridge until it goes bad. Restaurants face similar problems, since it is hard to predict exactly how many customers will turn (1) .......... on a particular day. Another issue is that consumers often throw food away simply because it does not (2) .......... fresh enough, even though it is still safe to eat. In addition, confusing labels can lead people to (3) .......... up perfectly good products with food that is no longer suitable. Some supermarkets are now trying to deal (4) .......... this problem by selling fruit and vegetables that are slightly unusual in shape. However, changing habits takes time, and many shoppers still pay more (5) .......... appearance than quality. Experts argue that better planning at home could make a big (6) .........., especially if people checked what they already had before shopping. In the end, reducing waste depends (7) .......... small daily decisions, and everyone has a part to (8) .......... in making the food system more efficient.