The Waste2Worth mission is to increase awareness about the environmental and economic impacts of food waste. The project promotes innovation and circular-economy strategies and provides learners with tools to reduce waste and turn it into valuable resources. Waste2Worth provides tailored support and knowledge building regarding food waste and food loss among food SMEs, food producers and food VET trainers. By equipping food SMEs with educational resources, we foster stronger local food communities. The project demonstrates its impact through:
Best practices compendium: catalogue and appraise real-life examples of business or companies that have implemented food waste avoidance measures.
Exploration Guide: Identifying current waste repurposing techniques and best practices
Waste Stream Maps: Showcasing 5 different waste stream repurposing possibilities from 5 different products (apple, potato, dairy, oat, olives)
Food waste OERS: a series of 12 comprehensive forward-thinking modules to promote sustainability and climate action.
Educators Guide: Resource for educators and training on how to implement W2W OERs, facilitating tips and teaching techniques
Facilitators Design Thinking Handbook: Guide to equip food SMEs and VET bodies with effective problem-solving strategies.
Design Thinking Regional Collaboration Framework: teaching and creating regional collaboration workshops
Recruitment and methodology for regional workshops: Implementation methodology on how to carry out food waste workshops, using project resources.