Q&A: Food waste in South Africa is dumped in landfills—exploring healthier and more sustainable options

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Dec 10, 2025, 4:28 pm266 ptsTrendingTop
Every year, millions of tons of food end up in South Africa's landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental damage, worsens food insecurity and costs the economy billions. But there are opportunities to turn what we throw away into value for people, the planet and local economies.

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