The government has criticised buy-one, get-one-free offers at supermarkets for increasing the amount of food thrown away by British shoppers.
Environment minister Joan Ruddock told MPs the deals were "deeply unhelpful" and half-price offers were preferable. She also criticised the culture of "fast fashion", where cheap clothes are treated as disposable.
A third of all food bought in the UK is estimated to be thrown away - about six million tonnes a year. In a Commons debate on supermarkets, Ms Ruddock praised them for their co-operation on climate change and waste issues.
Subscribe
Subscribe to IEMA's newsletters to receive timely articles, expert opinions, event announcements, and much more, directly in your inbox.
Home
Back
Posted on 24th April 2008
Latest Posts
-
IEMA focus on skills, adaptation and nature-based solutions in CCC report
- 18th July 2024 -
Labour's plan for economic growth must mean green growth – but there is a green skills gap looming
- 5th July 2024 -
As Labour plans to “slash red tape” for economic growth, YouGov poll finds 3 in 5 people want to increase public involvement in planning system
- 28th June 2024 -
Medtronic agrees partnership with IEMA to accelerate skills and standards in sustainability
- 21st June 2024 -
Landmark climate impact ruling for fossil fuel projects, cites IEMA guidance
- 20th June 2024 -
IEMA sets out 18 policy asks for the next Government
- 3rd June 2024