Food Waste

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 3 March 2016.

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Photo of John Wilson John Wilson Independent

According to Greener Scotland, every year 380,000 tonnes of food and drink is thrown away that did not have to be, costing the Scottish public more than £1 billion a year. The Parliament has the objective of being a zero-waste Parliament. Throwing out food does not seem to be in line with that ideal. Is it possible for the corporate body, in discussion with caterers and others, to consider, where possible, passing on leftover food from functions and events to the various food kitchens in Edinburgh that supply essential food to homeless individuals and others who demand to be fed?