Food waste in China "Who knows that on the dining plate,every single grain means hardship?" This famous Chinese saying that advocates conserving food has being widely known in China for many years. However, according to the China Academy of Sciences, China has become the country with the largest amount of food waste in the world. Food waste in China is becoming one of the biggest problems in recent years. In my view, the improvement of Chinese people's life, changes to attitudes about consumption and the impact of traditional culture are three main reasons of this phenomenon. To begin with, the improvement of Chinese standards of living is an immediate reason. With the rise of China's economy, people's lives have effectively improved. The average salary is higher, so it's easier for people to buy what they want. With the development of science and technology, we have more choices of food as well. Second, the change in Chinese people's attitudes towards consumption is also an important reason. Industrialization and the rise of the service industry promote catering services, and then increase people's need for food. In addition, modern advertisements greatly impact and shape people's consumption, promoting the idea that people who love themselves should spend a lot of money on themselves. Third, the impact of Chinese traditional culture is also a key reason. Chinese traditional sayings like "Nian Nian You Yu" encourage people to order more food than they can eat, and the wasted food symbolizes a plentiful life in the next year. Traditional concepts of hospitality also cause food waste--in some Chinese mindsets, leaving some food on the plate shows politeness and generosity to guests. As I mentioned before…