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Household waste management and food redistribution

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Household waste management and ~~reduction strategies~~ food redistribution

Discussions regarding waste management focus on the application of the 3R principles—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle—to minimize the volume of waste sent to processing sites. Strategies include minimizing single-use items, repurposing packaging, and separating organic waste for composting. Efforts to manage household waste have expanded to include technological solutions, such as smart appliances and digital tools, to monitor resource usage and reduce organic, electronic, and textile waste. Additionally, the prevalence of discarded functional goods has been noted, particularly during apartment or dormitory turnover periods, where items like furniture and appliances are frequently left in dumpsters to avoid moving costs. Recent developments in Brazil highlight a dual approach to food waste, targeting both individual household habits and systemic redistribution. Researchers suggest domestic methods such as planning grocery lists, repurposing vegetable scraps, and using air fryers to revive leftovers. On a legislative and institutional level, the Rio de Janeiro State Legislative Assembly (Alerj) is working to encourage food donations to combat hunger. Programs such as Assaí Atacadista’s ‘Destino Certo’ have redistributed hundreds of tons of produce that lacked commercial visual appeal but remained safe for consumption, providing nearly 490,000 meals. Furthermore, organizations like the Instituto Fome de Tudo are employing technology to connect companies with surplus food to social institutions, aiming to bridge the gap between waste and food insecurity.

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