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International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2024: Sands Pursues Comprehensive Methods To Reduce Food Waste
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2024 / Las Vegas Sands Published by Las Vegas Sands ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2024: Sands Pursues Comprehensive Methods To Reduce Food WasteNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2024 / Las Vegas SandsPublished by Las Vegas Sands on September 24, 2024On September 29, the United Nations observes International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2024, which supports the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goal 12 focusing on responsible consumption and production. The day aims to raise awareness and inspire action to reduce food waste and loss, and improve sustainability in the world's food production systems.Food loss is a significant issue, as the U.N. estimates 13.2% of food produced globally is lost between harvest and retail, and 19% of total global food production is wasted in households, food service and retail venues, representing multiple tons of edible food going to waste. Making the issue even more critical, the U.N. also estimates the number of people affected by hunger has risen steadily since 2014.Reducing food waste is a core focus area of the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program and a key part of Sands' overall priority on managing waste. The company aims to achieve a 25% reduction in food waste by 2025.\"Food represents one of our most significant waste streams, and managing food waste is a top priority,\" Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, said. \"Over the past year, we made significant progress in advancing toward our 2025 food waste reduction target through a variety of prevention, rescue and diversion programs.\"Sands' commitment to addressing food waste focuses on two primary goals: minimizing food going to landfill and maximizing the value of food produced. To execute on these priorities, the company employs technology, processes, training and engagement, and measurement as key tools for managing the food life cycle.Engaging StakeholdersSands' food waste reduction strategy encompasses working with a variety of groups. To address food waste generated in Team Member dining rooms, Sands China improved processes to better handle food waste by rearranging sorting bins, and Marina Bay Sands upgraded tray cleaning and food sorting methods.The regions also conducted Team Member education and engagement campaigns. Marina Bay Sands held a Food Waste Awareness Day and the Jus...