Across
- 3. The time during which food remains fresh and edible
- 4. Excess amount of something, often leading to waste
- 7. Natural process turning food waste into organic material for soil
- 9. Knowledge of food waste and its effects
- 11. Act of giving food to help others instead of discarding it
- 12. Area where waste is disposed of, often buried
- 14. The act of repurposing waste, often to make new products
- 15. Amount of food served at once, which can help prevent waste
Down
- 1. Remaining food after a meal
- 2. Items used to cover and protect food, which often contribute to waste
- 3. Practice that reduces resource use and waste, helping the environment
- 5. A method to avoid waste by keeping food edible longer, like freezing or canning
- 6. Deterioration of food, often caused by bacteria or mold
- 7. A person who buys and uses goods, like food
- 8. Unwanted or discarded materials, such as food scraps
- 10. The date indicating when the food is safe to eat
- 13. A source of materials like water or energy needed for food production