1、Food sectorThe Tipping Point:Building trust in the circular economy 2025 BSI.All rights reserved.1Contents04050103Global consumer survey findingsTrust in the circular economyCircularity in the food sectorAppendix-Recommendations,tools and solutionsCase studies and tipping point analysis0602Introduct
2、ionA circular approach is an opportunity to rethink how we produce,process,distribute,and consume food.This matters because with one-third of all food produced globally currently going to waste,and much of it ending up in landfills,the environmental,economic and social costs of the linear economy ar
3、e significant.At its core,a circular food system aims to design out waste,keep resources in use for as long as possible,and regenerate natural systems.This could mean repurposing surplus food,turning by-products into new ingredients,or using organic waste to create compost or bioenergy.It also invol
4、ves redesigning packaging for reuse or recyclability or shortening supply chains to reduce spoilage.01-Introduction 2025 BSI.All rights reserved.3Moving toward circularity isnt without challenges.Fragmented supply chains,limited infrastructure for waste collection and processing,and consumer awarene
5、ss remain major hurdles.Packaging is another significant complication-especially in balancing food safety,shelf life,and sustainability.Many materials used for this are complex and not easily recyclable,and compostable alternatives are not always supported by existing waste systems.Nevertheless,we a
6、re seeing encouraging progress start-ups innovating in upcycled foods,retailers offering aesthetically mishappen produce,and policy shifts supporting food recovery.Some brands are also piloting reusable packaging models,using mono-material designs to improve recyclability and using seaweed-based pac