Hello BESTers,

I'm passing along an interesting article that was sent to me.  It 
presents a perspective on the differences between food waste in 
developed and developing nations.  While food waste may be a global 
problem, the reasons for wasting food are very different.  I disagree 
with the author's final statement, however, that food waste will not be 
reduced in rich countries unless prices increase significantly.  One 
cannot underestimate the potential of sustainable behavior change.  At 
the very least the food that is wasted should be be put to a better use 
than landfilling, both in rich and poor countries.

Have a great weekend,
Ryan

http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&orgId=1593&topicId=21355&docId=l:1366903398

Waste not, want not
The Economist
February 26, 2011