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47 billion riyals: the cost of Saudis' food waste from bread to luxury feasts
The article reveals that Saudi Arabia wastes approximately 47 billion riyals worth of food and water annually, due to high levels of waste in homes and the commercial sector—especially during holidays and special occasions when excess food is prepared. An individual wastes around 184 kilograms of food each year, leading to significant economic and environmental losses, including the loss of about 20% of the water resources linked to production. Efforts have been made to curb this waste through initiatives like the "Ladadom" program, which has helped save billions of riyals and reduce waste. Additionally, legislation has been introduced to promote conservation, with a focus on changing behaviors and increasing community awareness. These measures aim to achieve the goals of Vision 2030 by reducing food and water waste by up to 50% before the end of the decade.
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