A significant initiative to reduce food waste and support consumers came into force this week in Romania as well. This is an important step in the fight against a persistent problem, the food scraps that restaurants throw away.
Customers of restaurants in the country will be able to take home, at no additional cost, the food they do not eat at the table.
This measure, inspired by practices in Western Europe and the United States, is part of the law to combat food waste, recently promulgated by President Klaus Iohannis. The goal is to reduce the significant amount of food that ends up being wasted every day, while providing financial relief for consumers. Starting this week, all restaurants and shops in the country are obliged to implement this policy, clearly displaying, either at the entrance to the premises or on the menu, the possibility for customers to take away their uneaten food.
In addition to the direct advantage for customers, who will no longer pay for the packaging of takeaway food, the law also brings considerable benefits to the environment. By reducing the amount of food thrown away, the negative impact on the environment is reduced, contributing to a more sustainable lifestyle. Moreover, the law stipulates that food close to its expiration date in stores must be cheaper, or donated to NGOs or animal shelters, a measure that amplifies efforts to reduce food waste.
In the context in which Romania is faced with a high level of food waste, with large amounts of food thrown away daily by each citizen, this law comes as a welcome solution. Its implementation will not only help conserve resources, but also bring concrete support to many families, allowing them to save and manage food more efficiently.
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