Moral responsibility for food waste from the perspective of “structures of sin”. Polish experience reflection

Abstract

The article presents the food waste problem from the perspective of Catholic social teaching as a socio-economic issue and a moral dilemma, placing it in the context of “structural sin”. Referring to the history of food security in Poland and legal measures to combat food waste, the author argues that although structural factors contribute to food waste, personal responsibility remains critical, as moral actions are always personal, despite systemic influences. As a result, characterized by an interdisciplinary approach combining moral theology, law, economics, and environmental ethics, the text offers a thought-provoking look at the problem of food waste, calling for both systemic change and moral transformation.