Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste

LEG - South Korean comprehensive and successful policy mix aiming at food waste treatment and recovery.

LEG - South Korean comprehensive

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Country Republic of Korea
Start date 17/04/2019
Status Ongoing
Project Code none
Impact Food waste has long been a significant problem in South Korea, especially as its traditional food requires of large number of small dishes. Food waste does not only include throwing away cooked food but also all food thrown away from production to distribution.
Contact

More info: https://www.inno4sd.net/south-koreas-food-waste-reduction-policies-488

and

Waste Control Act
https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_mobile/viewer.do?hseq=43284&type=part&key=39

  
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