IB ESS SL 5.2.11 Sustainable Food Supply Strategies Questions
Practise IB ESS SL 005.002.011 by applying sustainable food supply strategies concepts to environmental systems questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Course
- ESS SL
- Level
- SL
Practise IB ESS SL 005.002.011 by applying sustainable food supply strategies concepts to environmental systems questions.
Figure Food loss and waste (in million tonnes per year) in a North American food production system
127 million tonnes
Outline two strategies to reduce food waste at the 'distribution and retail' stage in North America.
a. ensure proper temperature/packaging for transport/storage to reduce spoilage;
b. use of proper storage/pesticides to avoid pest infestation in stores;
c. buy/sell "ugly" fruits and vegetables;
d. buy/sell products/GMOs that have a more durable shelf life;
e. donate unsold food/discount food near expiry to avoid waste at retail;
f. reduce distribution losses by feeding locally;
Note: Accept other valid points relevant to stage 4.