A Bahrain environmental advocate is urging the kingdom to introduce stricter penalties as part of efforts to tackle the country’s growing food waste problem.
Nasra Buashwan uses her Instagram account to encourage citizens and residents to embrace a ‘zero-waste lifestyle’ and take an active role in creating a healthier community.
The 34-year-old campaigner launched the page in 2017 after learning about the impact of human activity on the environment. Since then, she has used the platform to teach people how to consume less and save more, growing her audience to more than 23,000 followers.
“Right now, people can waste food without facing any consequences,” Ms Buashwan told the GDN. “I believe there should be penalties for those who excessively discard food to discourage this behaviour.
“The problem is that many people don’t fully understand how their actions impact the environment and most of the waste simply ends up in landfills, polluting the country.”
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