For example, the state government should clarify whether it wants to bring retailers and charities together. This is for businesses and charities to explore a sustainable financing solution for the collection and disposal of unsold food.
The National Council’s Science, Education and Culture Commission (WBK-N) said only 7 percent of avoidable retail food waste ended up with charities. This share needs to be improved. The three claims came from the WBK-N.
The state government should also check whether a coordinating agency is needed to distribute expired food that is fit for consumption.
Federal Councilor Simonetta Sommaruga pointed out in the Council that the Federal Council adopted an action plan against food waste at the beginning of April. The goal is to halve food waste by 2030 compared to 2017.
On May 12, 2022, the federal government also signed a cross-sectoral agreement with companies and organizations from the food sector, which sets reduction targets. The federal government has thus taken over the concerns of the postulants, said the federal councilor. Work continued.
The state government therefore opposed the transfer of the advances, but the three advances came through – albeit narrowly in part.
(SDA)