FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does “reduce” mean?
A
use more
B
use less
C
make new things
D
save the Earth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reduce means to minimise the amount of waste we create. Reuse refers to using items more than once. Recycle means putting a product to a new use instead of throwing it away.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Reduce-This means minimizing the use of exhaustible natural resources and also lessening the use of harmful materials. We can reduce the consumption of electricity by switching off the fans and lights when we are not using them. We can use more renewable energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reduce refers to the reduction of harmful, wasteful, and non-recyclable materials so you can save more money, which also benefits the environment. When you lessen the amount of these materials, especially non-recyclables, less of it goes in the garbage.

Detailed explanation-4: -The principle of reducing waste, reusing and recycling resources and products is often called the “3Rs.” Reducing means choosing to use things with care to reduce the amount of waste generated. Reusing involves the repeated use of items or parts of items which still have usable aspects.

Detailed explanation-5: -What are examples of “reduce?” Examples of reduction include canceling unwanted magazine subscriptions and eating less energy-intensive food. Turning off the water during teeth brushing rather than leaving it running for the full two minutes is another example of reduction.

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