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  • In South Korea, An Innovative Push to Cut Back on Food Waste

    Karim Chrobog

    May 20, 2015 |

    Yale Environment 360 |

    Multi-Media |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

    According to the United Nations, approximately 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year, which is costly to the environment and the economy. In Seoul, technological waste bins calculate the weight of the garbage against a set limit, and if the disposal is too heavy there is a fee. To reduce landfill deposits, Seoul has also composted food waste by turning it into animal feed, fertilizer, and electricity generation.

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