Reduce waste mean food sharing site

(Zheng Jie, Central Press, 5th Reuters) Italy (also translated: Italy) and other rich countries, like the daily discard a lot of food, in order to reduce waste, Sicilia, I. Di A group of young people to launch food sharing site, people can register the excess food online, to provide to nearby needy people.

The economic crisis has shrunk the wallets of many Italians, some of whom are even short of money to buy enough nutritious food, while many are throwing away a lot of food.

Several young people with Internet business experience set up a "food sharing" website in February this year, and people who provide extra food and food in accordance with the location and type of food Sicilia, I. Di, have been registered with thousands of participants so far.

Because of concerns about food safety, we only exchange packaged food, such as coffee powder, spaghetti, etc., excluding cooked foods or fresh vegetables. In addition, the provider must indicate when the food expires.

Food sharing sites scattered across Italy trade unions oversee the quality, type and transaction process of food. After several months of operation, no one has yet taken advantage of the goodwill of others in exchange for too much food to profit from it.

Daniele Scivoli, one of the promoters, told the late Mail that Hiffory could be used to find food, since it could find work through the Internet. ”

He said that Germany set up a food-sharing site last year, and wanted to extend similar activities to Italy.

Food providers, including families and companies, can also donate food anonymously, but provide information such as addresses to ensure and track the quality of food, Hiffory said.

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Reduce waste mean food sharing site