They even throw out food because it's "aesthetically unappealing". Insanity. It's insane, knowing that the majority of the world's population is in hunger and we, as so called civilized people throw out a ton of food every day simply because it looks unappealing.
The insanity of it all.
economically: It's cheaper to throw them out, than giving it away for free. Dunno about in other country.
But in Germany, company and such can earn extra bucks for proper sorting for recycling.
For restaurant, there's rules (depending of typ of restaurant) and laws.
example, if you're managing a 5 star sh*t, and don't buy grocery daily, just 1 packed meat in the fridge is enough to lose 1 star instantly.
If you save leftover (still fresh or not), you can kiss 2 stars goodbye.
even fast food restaurant has a law, where you
HAVE to switch out vegetable and sh*t
HOURLY.
Rat/Mouse sh*t is enough reason for the "bureau of health" to close your business
FOREVAAAAAAAAAAAAA.