{"id":31331,"date":"2026-03-13T09:49:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/31331\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:49:13","slug":"swiss-food-waste-uncovered-in-new-podcast-episode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/31331\/","title":{"rendered":"Swiss Food Waste Uncovered in New Podcast Episode"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Despite its reputation for recycling, Switzerland continues to struggle with significant food waste, with households accounting for a major share of the environmental impact.\n<\/p>\n

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In this episode of \u2018The Swiss Connection\u2019<\/a> science podcast, our reporter Kristian Foss Brandt takes us inside the secrets of Swiss waste bags and looks at the scale of the country\u2019s food waste problem. We delve into why Switzerland, a nation known for its efficiency, lags behind many European counterparts in reducing discarded edible food.<\/p>\n

Discover the surprising reasons behind this pervasive issue, from household habits to broader societal factors, and explore the challenges in meeting ambitious national reduction targets.<\/p>\n

Tune in to uncover the hidden truths about Swiss food waste and learn what it will take to turn the tide.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the \u2018The Swiss Connection\u2019 science podcast and our other Swiss podcasts in English here<\/a>, on\u00a0Apple PodcastsExternal link<\/a>, or\u00a0SpotifyExternal link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Despite years of awareness campaigns and a national\u00a0project\u00a0to reduce waste,\u00a0large amounts\u00a0of edible food\u00a0go directly from\u00a0Swiss kitchens\u00a0to the trash. <\/p>\n

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