A new study by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) and End Food Waste Australia has revealed that confusing food labels are prompting Australians to throw away edible food, underscoring label impact on consumer behavior and sustainability.The study, titled Date Labelling and Storage Advice Collective Intelligence Workshops: Position Paper, finds that unclear label design and inconsistent packaging are key drivers of food waste, costing Australian households up to AU$2,500 (US$1,630) annually.
