Description of Invention
The problem of food wastage is a major international issue, and in Malaysia itself, a total amount of 3,000 tonnes of edible food that is still good to be consumed is being dumped in landfills every day. The problem is that currently Malaysia has no laws to address food wastage. The research objectives are to identify and resolve the factors leading to food wastage and to formulate a legal framework by way of requirements and guidelines for a draft law to combat food wastage. This research has contributed towards changing lifestyle patterns in relation to food buying, consumption, and wastage. Towards this end, a legal framework/policy has been proposed with guidelines for the public and businesses involved in the food industry to participate in a novel excess food distribution program as part of their corporate social responsibility.