\"Too good for the bin" - Appeal for more sustainability - Germany's Bread Waste: 5 Slices Daily Per Person in MV
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, residents discard roughly five slices of bread daily per person. The region's Consumer Protection Minister, Jacqueline Bernhardt, has called for more sustainable food handling. Nationwide, each German tosses about 74.5 kilograms of food waste annually.
Germany produces approximately 10.8 million tons of food waste yearly, with nearly six million tons originating from households. To tackle this, Minister Bernhardt suggests sustainable shopping, proper storage, and utilising leftovers. Recently, the 'Too Good To Go' initiative was promoted in Schwerin, supported by local environmental groups and municipal authorities, encouraging mindful food usage.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's bread waste amounts to five slices per person daily. Nationally, each resident discards 74.5 kilograms of food waste annually. Sustainable practices, as advocated by Minister Bernhardt and initiatives like 'Too Good To Go', can significantly reduce this waste.
