Zeewaste4eu

Every year, Europe produces about 2.7 billion tonnes of waste. Consequently, separate waste collection is one of the EU's most important goals for the the coming period, while waste management is an important both economic and environmental factor. Food production continues to play an important role in many areas and also contributes to economic growth in the EU. Food systems, from production through processing and consumption to the recycling of food waste (FW), play an important role in the context of the EU's focus on employment and environmental sustainability and are at the heart of the sustainable development agenda. In terms of performance, mixed biowaste systems typically capture only 10-30 kg per capita per year. On the other hand, nearly 90 million tons of food is lost every year in the EU alone, or 173 kg per person. The main idea of the project is to create and maintain a behavioral change among young people and the general public towards FW prevention and reduction. Impact: promote education on sustainable food management and raise awareness of household food consumption among the younger generation and the public. Coordinator: CROATIA - University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture Partners: ESTONIA - Tallin University of Technology ITALY - University of Salerno ROMANIA - University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest SERBIA - Institute of General and Physical Chemistry Beograd Acronym: ZeeWaste4EU Funding: Erasmus+ Start date: 2021/11/01 End date: 2024/11/01