Reflection – They Shall Eat And Have Some Left
‘…thus says the Lord, “They shall eat and have some left.” ’ He set it before them, they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the Lord.’ (2 Kings 4)
According to the latest figures for each and every Australian, almost 300kg of food is sent to landfill. Meanwhile, an estimated 5% of Australians do not have adequate access to food! (see food waste even on Mars?).
I was also interested to read that even in a Mars mission simulation, where food is extremely limited, even a food waste researcher found themselves having to throw uneaten food away!
The members of the United Nations have committed to halve food wastage by 2030. Some tips from the researcher:
• buy only what you need, and will use
• if you run a food business, divert excess consumable food to food rescue organisations and charities that feed the hungry
• where possible, give food waste to animals, such as backyard chooks
• composting food in your backyard or a community garden
The most interesting tip was to ‘allow ample time to eat, as more waste is generated during rushed mealtimes…a very salutary reminder for our crazy fast-paced world!!!
Blessings
Rev Ceri
