What is the primary focus of food waste management?

The primary focus of food waste management is to reduce, recycle, or repurpose food waste. This approach emphasizes implementing strategies to minimize the amount of food that goes to waste in the first place by encouraging practices such as better planning, efficient inventory management, and consumer awareness. Additionally, when food waste does occur, the goal is to find ways to recycle and repurpose it, such as through composting or converting it into animal feed or bioenergy.

By focusing on reduction and recycling, food waste management contributes to environmental sustainability, conserves resources, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with food disposal. It represents a holistic approach to addressing not only the waste itself but also the broader implications of food production and consumption in our food systems.