Laura Mello, Maria Barrios
Activity 1
6) Which region has the largest share of its total available food lost or wasted?
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The North America and Oceania
7) In which 2 regions does food wasted in consumption exceed food lost during all the other
stages combined?
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North America and Oceania and Europe
8) What stage in the supply chain shows the least variation across regions in terms of food lost
or wasted? Cite data from the figure to support your answer.
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Processing shows the least variation as it is between 0-10%
9) Why do you think there is so little variation in this stage across regions?
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I believe that there is so little variation because it is just a change in the food's natural
state to what they sell and they have the same processes throughout regions
10) What stage in the supply chain shows the greatest variation across regions in terms of food
lost or wasted? Cite data from the figure to support your answer.
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Consumption shows the most variation
Activity 2
1) Identify 2 meals that have the lowest environmental impact. Use data to support your answer.
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Diablo mushrooms, potato bar
2) Now identify 2 meals that have the highest environmental impact. Use data to support your
answer.
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Roasted pork, Sloppy Joe
3) Compare your finding with your team members.
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We stated basically the same just she stated that the breakfast was more sustainable
4) Would this reflection be more mindful about your food consumption habits? What
will you do?
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Yes, it opened my eyes to that food has a carbon footprint as well. I will be more mindful
of the food I consume
