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وكالة بغداد اليوم الاخبارية
Food waste threatens water resources
The article highlights a warning from the environmental organization "INDA" about the environmental and economic repercussions of food waste, particularly on water and natural resources. It points out that food wastage increases pressure on water and soil, and contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases, as it involves enormous water losses—for example, wasting one kilogram of beef is equivalent to around 50,000 liters of water, and a glass of milk amounts to about one thousand liters. The organization notes that the world wastes over 1.05 billion tons of food each year, which accounts for approximately 19% of the total food available to consumers, and this contributes to about 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The report also warns about the impacts of waste on land and biodiversity. It suggests that measures to reduce the problem include purchasing food based on actual needs, sorting organic waste, and donating surplus items. In Iraq, it is estimated that each individual wastes about 101 kilograms of food annually, and the total waste in the country exceeds 4.5 million tons per year, with an increasing problem of organic waste and excessive hospitality. The article calls for the activation of measures to reduce consumption and dispose of waste responsibly.
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