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In a 2020 survey of people between the ages of 18 and 38, 60% did not know what the term "e-waste" is, and 57% did not consider electronic waste to be "a significant contributor to toxic waste." [ 99 ] With electronic recycling options readily available in most states, the issue seems to be awareness, not availability.
Food waste can be defined as edible food discarded by consumers. In FANOs when food safety practices are not employed, it can lead to food waste ([81]). Reducing food waste is a priority in many FANOs. Still, due to an absence of food safety processes being implemented and a lack of food safety regulations, food waste is prevalent and compounded.
Pollution from U.S. manufacturing has declined massively since 1990 (despite an increase in production). A 2018 study in the American Economic Review found that environmental regulation is the primary driver of the reduction in pollution. [2]
Here's how many Americans die from foodborne illnesses each year. Kate Gibson. ... At least 30 federal laws govern the safety and quality of the U.S. food supply, both domestic and imported, and ...
The good news is that people are starting to wise up about food waste, and there are a lot of ways to reduce it, starting with staying mindful of when food actually expires.
Environmental issues in the United States include climate change, energy, species conservation, invasive species, deforestation, mining, nuclear accidents, pesticides, pollution, waste and over-population. Despite taking hundreds of measures, the rate of environmental issues is increasing rapidly instead of reducing.
The United Nations estimates that up to 10% of all human-produced greenhouse gases are generated by food loss and waste. That's nearly five times the emissions from the aviation industry.
These policies have also created debate over whether it is sustainable to rely on surplus food for food aid. While some view this as a "win-win" solution as it feeds people while reducing food waste, others argue that it prevents either issue of food waste and food insecurity from being systematically addressed from the root issue. [145]