Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-01-19-Speech-4-357-875"
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"The level of food waste has grown by 50% over the past 30 years. We cannot allow such waste to increase any further: the situation is not ethically sustainable. It has been calculated that about 200 tonnes of food waste per capita are produced every year, costing every family in the region of EUR 1 000 per annum. I voted in favour of the Caronna report because I agree with the need to do our utmost to take a substantial step forward towards reducing food waste. This report focuses on some key issues, such as recyclable packaging and the need to provide citizens with a complete food education, consisting of clearer information regarding product expiry dates, information that will help consumers make choices as well as ensuring greater transparency. I am convinced that we need to ensure that our citizens have a healthy, adequate and sufficient diet. There is a need for a European strategy to ensure greater efficiency and sustainability in the food supply chain, which should be finalised soon. I think it appropriate to exploit the potential opportunities of the fight against waste; particularly in this economic crisis, preventing waste is vital."@en1
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