Cherish food, cherish life.
FoodWise 的理念源自古語「一飲一啄，莫非前定」，意指人一生中所能食用的皆有定數，每一口食物都蘊藏著無數因緣與福報。惜食，即是惜命。
我們希望喚起人們對家庭食物浪費的覺察，並以敬重與感恩的心實踐永續生活。透過簡單的小技巧、聰明的儲存方法與創意剩菜食譜，FoodWise 鼓勵家庭節省金錢、減少浪費，並向滋養萬物的大自然致敬。
Inspired by the ancient saying “Every sip and every peck is predestined,” FoodWise reminds us that every meal we receive is part of our life’s fortune, a reflection of countless unseen efforts and blessings. To cherish food is to cherish life itself.
Our goal is to raise awareness about household food waste and inspire mindful, respectful ways of living. Through simple tips, smart storage ideas, and creative leftover recipes, FoodWise encourages families to save money, cut waste, and honour the natural cycles that sustain all beings.
每一口都重要
Why Every Bite Matters
全球每年約有三分之一的食物被浪費。這支由 OzHarvest 製作的短片，生動地揭示了食物浪費對金錢、資源與地球的影響。減少家庭浪費，其實是對抗氣候變遷最簡單也最有力量的行動之一。
Every year, one-third of the world’s food is wasted. This short animation from OzHarvest explains how food waste affects not only our wallets, but also our planet’s health. Learn why reducing household waste is one of the most powerful ways to fight climate change.
向世界學習 Learn from the World
日本以文化與法律並行推動惜食。《食品損失削減推進法》（2019）要求政府部門共同推動數據收集與宣導。像「3010運動」與「拿前面的商品」等活動，將「敬食」轉化為生活實踐。
Japan combines cultural values with clear national policy. The Food Loss Reduction Promotion Act (2019) requires data collection and awareness campaigns across ministries. Cultural projects like the 3010 campaign and Take the Front Item encourage mindful dining and reduce waste at banquets and stores.
延伸資料/影片 Extended resources / videos:
• 影片 Video: Japan Food Loss and Waste Reduction Promotion Video – Official campaign highlighting Japan’s national efforts to cut food waste 日本官方宣傳影片，展示全國性減少食物浪費的行動與政策。
• 文章 Article: How Japan Reduces Food Waste – Overview of Japan’s strategies combining culture, technology, and legislation 概述日本結合文化、科技與法規的多元減廢策略。
• 新聞 News: Japan Showcases Food Waste Leadership at Osaka Expo 2025 – Building global momentum for innovation and collaboration on food waste reduction 強調日本在 2025 大阪世博中以創新與合作推動全球食物減廢的領導力。
英國透過跨部門合作推動減廢。「愛食物，恨浪費」運動提高了公眾意識，「Courtauld 協議」促使零售業改善供應鏈浪費。更清晰的日期標籤與份量建議，也幫助家庭減少食物丟棄。
The UK made major progress through national collaboration. The Love Food Hate Waste campaign raised awareness, while the Courtauld Commitment guided supermarkets to reduce waste in supply chains. Clearer date labels and portion advice helped households waste less.
延伸資料/影片 Extended resources / videos:
• 影片 Video: Love Food Hate Waste – Official UK campaign video 英國官方宣傳影片，呼籲大眾珍惜食物、減少家庭浪費。
• 文章 Article: Love Food Hate Waste – Official website with practical household tips 提供實用的家庭減廢建議，包括保存技巧、份量控制與食物標籤解讀。
• 報告 Report: Courtauld Commitment 2030 – Progress and Insights Report 2022 (WRAP) WRAP 發佈的報告，展示英國零售與供應鏈企業在減少食物浪費方面的合作進展。
• 簡報 Briefing: UK Parliament Library – Food Waste in the UK research briefing 英國議會研究簡報，概述全國食物浪費現況與政策方向。
紐西蘭以社區參與與毛利文化為基礎。「愛食物，恨浪費」新西蘭版鼓勵家庭透過工作坊與挑戰行動實踐「manaakitanga」——關懷他人、尊重資源。
New Zealand builds its approach on community action and cultural values. Love Food Hate Waste NZ engages families through workshops and challenges, guided by the Māori concept of manaakitanga — caring for others and respecting resources.
延伸資料/影片 Extended resources / videos:
• 網站 Website: Love Food Hate Waste NZ – Food Waste Overview – Explains how much food is wasted in New Zealand, why it matters, and how households can take action. 說明紐西蘭每年浪費的食物量、造成的環境與經濟影響，以及家庭可採取的具體行動。
• 網站 Website: Love Food Hate Waste NZ – Beat the Bin Challenge – A four-week national challenge that helps families develop practical habits to reduce food waste and live more mindfully. 全國性四週挑戰計畫，幫助家庭培養實際的節食減廢習慣，並以更有意識的方式生活。
• 報告 Report: Preventing Food Loss and Waste in Aotearoa New Zealand (PMCSA 2024) – Provides evidence-based strategies across production, retail, and household levels to prevent food loss and waste. 由總理首席科學顧問辦公室發佈的報告，提供從生產、零售到家庭層面的實證減廢策略。
