Sustainable India: Bengaluru To Soon Have No Food Waste Vehicles

Bengaluru is set to tackle its food wastage issue with the introduction of a groundbreaking initiative – the ‘No Food Waste’ vehicle, sponsored by the Airports Authority of India.

In a city where approximately 35% of produced food ends up discarded, this innovative step aims to address the alarming statistics.

According to the Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association (BBHA), an astounding 68.7 million tones of food are wasted annually. P C Rao, the president of BBHA, commended the initiative while shedding light on the sectors where wastage is most prominent, emphasizing the need for prudent handling of surplus food.

The venture signifies a collaborative effort to alleviate a critical issue affecting both the environment and society.

Explaining Food Wastage

Food wastage remains a pressing concern globally, and Bengaluru is no exception. A significant portion of this wastage occurs in wedding halls and star hotels, where food is discarded irrespective of its shelf life. Rao highlighted specific items like sweets and certain main courses, emphasizing their durability beyond presumed expiration. Thali meals, a popular choice, contribute significantly to the problem, prompting discussions on educating customers to return unconsumed items.

The core issue lies in excessive production, especially in upscale hotels, leading to BBHA’s collaboration with the government to implement technologies for demand-based food production.