A new law I’d like to introduce in my country is a mandatory food-waste reduction law¹ for supermarkets, restaurants, and food-delivery platforms. Under this law, businesses would be banned from² throwing away edible food simply because it is close to its best-before date or does not look perfect enough to sell at full price. Instead, supermarkets could offer these products at a discount, while restaurants and delivery platforms would be encouraged to donate safe, unsold meals to registered charities or community food banks. To make the system practical³, the government could provide tax reductions for participating businesses and create clear food-safety guidelines. Companies that repeatedly waste large amounts of edible food without a valid reason would face fines. I think this law would bring several positive changes. First of all, it would help⁴ low-income families and reduce the pressure on charities. More importantly, it would cut down on landfill waste⁵. When food rots in landfill sites, it produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. Therefore, wasting less food is not only a social issue but also an environmental one. This law would probably be popular with ordinary people, especially students, families on tight budgets, and environmentally conscious consumers. Some business owners might initially worry about extra costs or legal responsibility, but I believe these concerns could be addressed through financial incentives and simple regulations. I came up with this idea after seeing⁶ news reports about huge quantities of perfectly edible food being discarded every day, while many people still struggle to afford nutritious meals. I also noticed that some bakeries near my home throw away unsold bread at the end of the day. Personally, I feel strongly about this law because food represents time, labour, land, and energy. Throwing it away carelessly seems both wasteful and unfair. If implemented properly, I believe this law could make society more responsible, compassionate, and sustainable.