Reduction of waste/losses
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| Description: | Reduction of losses in the agro-food chain and waste after consumption. |
| Reference: | PBL, 2010; PBL, 2012; |
| Is implemented in: | Agricultural economy |
| Associated theme items: | Agricultural land use (Land use), Food demand (Food) |
Associated policy response component
Component: Land and biodiversity policies
Page: Land and biodiversity policies/Agricultural demand
Effects of this policy intervention on components
Component: Agricultural economy
Effect : Reduction in losses and/or waste decrease the demand for agricultural commodities and consequently production.
Component: Land-use allocation
Effect : The reduced need for production decreases the need for agricultural area.
Component: Terrestrial biodiversity
Effect : The reduced need for agricultural area decreases habitat loss or could even result in an increased natural area.