SPD Launches 'Too Good For The Bin' Campaign To Tackle Germany's Food Waste

The SPD has launched a new campaign, 'Too Good For The Bin', to tackle Germany's significant food waste issue. Led by Renate Künast, the initiative aims to make a dent in the staggering 11 million tons of food thrown away annually. The party's deputy parliamentary leader for agriculture, Esra Limbacher, has proposed several measures to facilitate food donation and reduce waste.

Two years ago, the federal government attempted to legalize 'dumpster diving' but faced disagreement among federal states. Now, the SPD is pushing for retailers to find it easier to donate still-edible food. Limbacher has suggested abolishing best-before dates for long-lasting foods, arguing that it should be more cost-effective for supermarkets to donate surplus food than dispose of it. She also believes that criminalizing 'dumpster diving' is no longer appropriate.

The nationwide campaign 'Too Good For The Bin' kicks off today, marking a significant step in combating food waste. With the SPD's proposals, Germany could see a substantial reduction in the amount of food wasted each year.

The SPD's 'Too Good For The Bin' campaign, spearheaded by Renate Künast, seeks to address Germany's substantial food waste problem. With Esra Limbacher's proposals to simplify food donation and abolish best-before dates for long-lasting foods, the campaign hopes to make a real impact on the 11 million tons of food wasted annually. The campaign begins today, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future.