Trump Hangs Photo of Putin in White House
- london - A new study has revealed that the average British household is throwing away £810 worth of edible food each year.
- The study, which surveyed 2,000 households across the UK, showed that bread, milk, potatoes, and salad are the most commonly wasted items. Nearly a quarter of all bread...
- "We're essentially throwing money away with every bin bag of food waste," said Helen White, a spokesperson for WRAP.
london – A new study has revealed that the average British household is throwing away £810 worth of edible food each year. The research, conducted by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), found that the majority of this waste is due to people buying too much food, not using up leftovers, and confusion over ‘best before’ dates.
The study, which surveyed 2,000 households across the UK, showed that bread, milk, potatoes, and salad are the most commonly wasted items. Nearly a quarter of all bread purchased ends up in the bin, along with almost 20 per cent of milk and 10 per cent of potatoes.
“We’re essentially throwing money away with every bin bag of food waste,” said Helen White, a spokesperson for WRAP. “Simple changes like planning meals, making shopping lists, and understanding the difference between ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ dates can make a huge difference.”
‘Best before’ dates are about quality, not safety.Food past its ‘best before’ date may not be at its peak flavor or texture,but it is indeed still safe to eat. ‘Use by’ dates, on the other hand, are about safety and should be strictly adhered to.
The research also highlighted the role of portion sizes in food waste. Many households are cooking too much food, leading to leftovers that are often not eaten. WRAP recommends using leftovers creatively, such as turning leftover roast chicken into a curry or using leftover vegetables in a soup.
The environmental impact of food waste is also significant. When food ends up in landfill, it decomposes and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.Reducing food waste is thus a key part of tackling climate change.
The government has set a target to reduce food waste by 20 per cent by 2025. WRAP is working with retailers, manufacturers, and consumers to achieve this goal.
“Everyone has a role to play in reducing food waste,” added White. “by making a few simple changes to our habits,we can save money,protect the environment,and ensure that more food reaches the people who need it.”
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Donald Trump displayed a framed photograph of himself with Vladimir Putin at his Mar-a-Lago resort, sparking outrage among critics.
The image, reportedly sent to Trump by Putin in August, following their summit in Anchorage, shows the two leaders shaking hands.
Trump said he thought the Russian leader looked “nice” in the photo, which recorded the first face-to-face meeting between US and Russian leaders since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
He said at the time: “OK of me but nice of him. So that was very nice that it was sent to me.” He added that he planned to autograph the photo and send it back to Putin.
The decision to use a White House wall to display a portrait of the US president with a russian leader accused of war crimes caused widespread anger.
Democratic senator Mark Warner, from Virginia, who sits on the intelligence commitee, said, ”Putting putin above the American people and his own family. Almost a little too on the nose.”
Simultaneously occurring, Marko Mihkelson, chairman of Estonia’s parliamentary foreign affairs committee, suggested it made him question the chances of a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war.