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Various Measures Taken in Japan to Reduce Food Waste

Various Measures Taken in Japan to Reduce Food Waste

Meiji's directly managed store,
Meiji's directly managed store, "Meiji the Sutenai Factory," aimed at reducing food waste (Courtesy of the company)

   Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)--Restaurants, manufacturers and retailers in Japan are taking new measures to reduce food waste, including the use of leftovers to generate electricity.
   Akindo Sushiro Co., which runs conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro, and five other major restaurant operators have launched a project to produce methane gas from leftovers and food scraps as fuel for power generation.

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