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According to the City of Cape Town, managing food waste responsibly has become increasingly important, especially as organic waste is now banned from landfills by the provincial government.
FOOD BASKET

Simple ways to reduce food waste as the festive season winds down

The festive season often means fuller tables, bigger celebrations, and, unfortunately, more food going to waste. But with a few simple changes at home, residents can…

  • Own Correspondent
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UWC

The impact of a VAT increase on food security

Professor Julian May, director of the Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation Centre of Excellence in Food Security at UWC An increase in VAT from 15%…

  • Letter to the Editor
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The City is asking the public avoid waste when planning holiday meals. File picture: Ian Landsberg/Independent Newspapers
FOOD BASKET

Stop food waste; spare the planet

Many of us are guilty of making more food than we can possibly eat during the festive season, which is a problem not only for our waistlines but also for the planet, says the…

  • Sibulele Kasa
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