Moscow, 2025 — Every year, millions of tons of food waste are generated in Russia, with most of it ending up in landfills, posing serious environmental threats. However, the world is shifting towards a new perspective: organic waste is not just trash but a resource that can benefit society, the environment, and the economy.
In the article
"Food Waste – An Undervalued Resource," we explore international experience and the positive changes taking place in Russia. Today, food waste recycling is becoming part of the global sustainability trend. Countries like Germany, South Korea, France, and Sweden are already utilizing organic waste to produce biogas, fertilizers, and compost, reducing landfill burdens and promoting clean energy development. In Russia, promising progress is also emerging: legislation is improving, new technology startups are appearing, and closed-loop processing facilities are being introduced.
How will the future of waste processing evolve? What technologies are already available? Why does ignoring the food waste problem come at such a high cost to both the economy and the environment?
Find the answers in our article.
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