So true that our culture doesn't value food(and many other things) the way we could/should. As we start to reconnect with our food in even the smallest way, so much can change. How can we get these companies to stop throwing food away but instead donate it? If they get it to a non-profit there's no liability, so I really don't understand why throwing it away is normal. Crazy!
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We're working with some companies in our area, and many of them are making weekly donations towards our outreach. Others are not so receptive and would rather abide by "corporate policy" and throw food in the trash. It's incredible that some are so set in their ways they they resist a solution that is in the best interest of all! Hopefully we'll see a significant shift in values soon as humanity continues to awaken.
What I don't understand is how they don't see it as a marketing opportunity to donate the food to non-profits and those in need and be able to share the awesome news with their customers. It would directly correlate to customer loyalty.
There's a serious problem with values in this country.
Most places in the states don't just throw them away, they pour bleach or toxic chemicals on the foods so nobody can get it for free from the bin.
Monsters :(((
That's just wrong. Either that or they lock their dumpsters. I think their biggest worry is liability but due to the Good Samaritan Food Act, they're protected as long as they donate it to a nonprofit. As awareness spreads more about this, more businesses will come around.
Just followed ya, @thatadvocate :)
Liability wise they're safe as long as they don't directly give it to someone...they don't need to destroy it.
When asked most businesses say it's to "protect profits" as if they allow it to be salvaged then whoever eats that is less likely to buy it in the store.
I'd hope so, but in this system (capitalism) there's no benefit to doing so nor any regard for others, so why would they waste their time doing something that doesn't make them money?
They are operating within a paradigm of scarcity. We can plant the future with seeds of abundance so nobody has to go to bed hungry. Let's line our neighborhoods with community gardens and fruit trees for the good of all!