MITIGATING FOOD WASTAGE :A CALL FOR RESPONSIBILITY IN PAKISTANI WEDDINGS &SOCIAL EVENTS
INTRODUCTION In Pakistan, the grandeur of weddings, birthday parties, and social events is often marred by a significant issue—food wastage. According to Mr. Khalid Javed, writing for Daily Times in September 2022, an alarming 15 to 20% of food is wasted during wedding ceremonies, reaching up to 25% when the number of dishes exceeds the number of guests. The problem is not confined to the elite; even middle and low-income families contribute to this wastage, spending their life savings on extravagant events fueled by societal pressures and the fear of judgment. FOOD WASTAGE IN WEDDINGS IN PAKISTAN STATISTICS & CONSEQUENCES Statistics and Consequences: Statistics from "Parhlo" reveal that a staggering...