Irish supermarkets could be prevented from throwing away edible unsold food and instead be required to donate it under a new proposal aimed at reducing waste
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North Naoise Ó Cearúil has called for the prevention of supermarkets throwing away unsold edible food.
According to the Irish Independent, Irish supermarkets could be prevented from throwing away edible unsold food and instead be required to donate it under a new proposal aimed at reducing waste.
Deputy Ó Cearúil has said that we should follow France, as their large supermarkets in France have not been allowed to destroy unsold food since 2016, the companies must instead enter agreements with charities and food banks to redistribute the surplus.
The retail and distribution sector accounts for around 84,000 tonnes of Ireland’s 835,000 tonnes of annual food waste.
It is estimated that current partnerships between supermarkets and social enterprises aimed at redistributing surplus food only save around 1,608 tonnes.
The Kildare North TD said the measure would also support people who are in need at a time of rising grocery costs.
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