Climate

Is it right for supermarkets to throw away unsold food instead of donating it?

For

They fear legal issues and safety concerns.

Against

Wasting food hurts people in need and the environment.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Definitely. It's a crime to throw it out.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • They should be legally required to donate, yes, with a program in place to keep track of how much is being donated.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • No, it’s a slippery slope mandating what people must do with their property.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • It also opens them up to liability for spoiled products.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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