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Thursday, 15 March 2012
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FOOD WASTE: MP's Bill
Food redistribution charity welcomes plans to force stores to give unsold food to charity
FareShare, a charity fighting food waste has welcomed a legislation proposal that could force supermarkets to donate unsold food to good causes…
Bristol MP Kerry McCarthy says deteriorated food from supermarkets and restaurants should also be given to farmers for livestock feed…
The proposals are contained in the MP’s Food Waste Bill which has been heard in the UK Parliament with cross-party support.
Grace Rowley of the charity FareShare says the plans which could alleviate poverty and reduce the scandal of the current levels of food waste are a step in the right direction.
She explains the charity targets companies to help them change their culture of waste and also help them implement strategies so food can be redistributed to those who need it via FareShare's networks.
"The manufacturer that owns the stock - it is up to them to deal with that waste so we try to target them," says Grace.
She says of the bill one of the concerns that has been raised about it is that it is adding an extra tax almost, not a financial tax, but a resource tax on businesses, putting more legislation on them is never going to be popular… What would be better would be for more businesses in the food industry to wake up to their social responsibilities and affect change themselves.
However, the legislation may be necessary for some businesses to tackle their excess which still sees large amounts of good food being wasted, due to slight damage or just nudging over its sell by date.
While many businesses including Tesco are already working with FareShare much more progress in the industry is needed and so the enforcement plan is welcomed…
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FareShare, a charity fighting food waste has welcomed a legislation proposal that could force supermarkets to donate unsold food to good causes…
Bristol MP Kerry McCarthy says deteriorated food from supermarkets and restaurants should also be given to farmers for livestock feed…
The proposals are contained in the MP’s Food Waste Bill which has been heard in the UK Parliament with cross-party support.
Grace Rowley of the charity FareShare says the plans which could alleviate poverty and reduce the scandal of the current levels of food waste are a step in the right direction.
She explains the charity targets companies to help them change their culture of waste and also help them implement strategies so food can be redistributed to those who need it via FareShare's networks.
"The manufacturer that owns the stock - it is up to them to deal with that waste so we try to target them," says Grace.
She says of the bill one of the concerns that has been raised about it is that it is adding an extra tax almost, not a financial tax, but a resource tax on businesses, putting more legislation on them is never going to be popular… What would be better would be for more businesses in the food industry to wake up to their social responsibilities and affect change themselves.
However, the legislation may be necessary for some businesses to tackle their excess which still sees large amounts of good food being wasted, due to slight damage or just nudging over its sell by date.
While many businesses including Tesco are already working with FareShare much more progress in the industry is needed and so the enforcement plan is welcomed…
Read more Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Charity Spotlight: African Bird Club
CountryUnited Kingdom
Category
Animals/Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
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To provide a worldwide focus for African ornithology and raise money to support conservation projects in Africa through the Conservation Fund, while encouraging an interest in the conservation of the birds of the region.
To provide a worldwide focus for African ornithology and raise money to support conservation projects in Africa through the Conservation Fund, while encouraging an interest in the conservation of the birds of the region.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
CAMILLA: World Book Day
Duchess of Cornwall backs charity book day
Camilla, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall has supported the charity World Book Day sharing her love of books…
World Book Day is celebrated in the UK on March 1 whilst it is celebrated globally on April 23 and draws attention to the cultural importance of books and authors, as well as supporting the educational value of reading for young people.
Describing reading as fun and exciting, HRH Camilla said she was lucky to have a father who loved reading to her when she was young and that she now enjoys continuing that tradition with her own children and grandchildren.
Speaking at the Southbank Centre in London she said: "I believe passionately in encouraging a love of reading in young people of all ages.
"It is a true voyage of discovery that broadens and stimulates our minds."
World Book Day is supported by a number of charities and international orgs.
World Book Day is a registered charity in the UK sponsored mainly by publishers and other organisations, including participating booksellers who fund book token redemptions.
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Camilla, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall has supported the charity World Book Day sharing her love of books…
World Book Day is celebrated in the UK on March 1 whilst it is celebrated globally on April 23 and draws attention to the cultural importance of books and authors, as well as supporting the educational value of reading for young people.
Describing reading as fun and exciting, HRH Camilla said she was lucky to have a father who loved reading to her when she was young and that she now enjoys continuing that tradition with her own children and grandchildren.
Speaking at the Southbank Centre in London she said: "I believe passionately in encouraging a love of reading in young people of all ages.
"It is a true voyage of discovery that broadens and stimulates our minds."
World Book Day is supported by a number of charities and international orgs.
World Book Day is a registered charity in the UK sponsored mainly by publishers and other organisations, including participating booksellers who fund book token redemptions.
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
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