ANALYZE OF FOOD WASTE AND IT'S ECONOMIC IMPACT TO CITIZENS OF EU STATES AND CANDIDATE STATE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
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This study explores the extent of food waste in different European countries, such as the Benelux Union, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, and highlights the economic burden of food waste on households, particularly in the EU candidate country, the Republic of Moldova. By defining and quantifying food waste, the study provides a framework for assessing the environmental and economic consequences of food waste, affecting both individual households and businesses. Moldova, as an EU candidate country, has significant levels of food waste comparable to, or even higher than, many Benelux Union countries. By presenting recent data and analysis, this research emphasizes the need for systematic policy interventions and educational initiatives among both the younger and the active generations to reduce food waste among citizens.
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