Across Quote by Tristram Stuart
“Often, farmers have difficulty finding secondary markets for their outgrades and have no choice but to leave fresh produce unharvested to rot in the field. Gleaning Network U.K. coordinates teams of volunteers with willing farmers across the U.K. to direct this fresh surplus produce to charities that redistribute it to people that need it most.”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: Food Waste Solutions, 2020
Highlights the problem of unsold farm produce and a volunteer network that redirects it to charity, reducing waste and feeding those in need.
In simple terms: Volunteers rescue surplus food for charity.
Key Takeaway
Support food rescue initiatives.
Themes
sustainability
food security
volunteering
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
activist
informative
When to use this quote
- farmers
- charities
- volunteers
- policy makers
Key Concepts
circular economy
social entrepreneurship
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent wider adoption of food rescue?
- How can consumers help reduce food waste?
A Different Perspective
Requires coordination and funding.
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