Ethics of food waste

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Written By Trixie Croad

About this resource: The Ethics of Food Waste investigates the ethical implications of food waste by first considering the wider role of ethics in society before discussing general food-related ethical issues. It is proposed that an ethical food system strives to supply all individuals with a regular supply of varied and healthy food. Production, distribution and retailing would be carried out in an environmentally sustainable manner and animal welfare would be upheld. It is also suggested that food waste reduction is linked to reducing hunger, obesity and environmental degradation.

Food Waste Innovation Authors: Miranda Mirosa

Citation: Mirosa, M., Pearson, D. & Pearson, R. (2017) “The Ethics of Food Waste”, in Rawlinson, M.C. Q7 (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of Food Ethics, Routledge, London, 400-409. https://www.book2look.com/embed/9781317595496 Abingdon, UK: Routledge

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