Wasted food draining the world of water, experts say »
Posted By STONERS 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & TechnologyAs much as half the water used to grow food worldwide is lost due to waste, experts said at a Stockholm conference that wrapped up Friday, pointing out that the squandered resources are a major contributor to global water shortages.
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STONERS10 months, 2 weeks ago
"There is huge waste and loss of water through food that is produced, since roughly 50 percent of the food that farmers grow is lost or wasted," said Jan Lundqvist, who heads the scientific programme at the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)."
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"There is a need for a mentality shift... It would make a lot of sense for people to waste less," -
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baemorgan10 months, 2 weeks ago
Are they kidding. Are we really going to believe that there is a water shortage? Do you not remember 3rd grade science where you learned about the water cycle. Even if it is put on plants being watered and the food is eventually wasted the water still goes back into the water cycle. I have a hard time believing that we have a shortage of water. Just a thought thuogh.
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