Category: News
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New Research Published: Navigating Complexity in Food Loss and Waste Prevention
We are excited to announce the publication of a groundbreaking study titled “Environmental Assessment of Food Loss and Waste Prevention and Reduction Solutions: Navigating the Complexity of Integrating Stakeholders’ Decisions,” authored by María Jesús Muñoz-Torres, Idoya Ferrero-Ferrero, José Vicente Gisbert-Navarro, and Juana María Rivera-Lirio. This research, conducted under the addresses the intricate decision-making processes involved…
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The Feast of Waste: Addressing Christmas Food Waste in Europe
In Europe, Christmas is a season of abundance—a time when tables groan under the weight of lavish feasts, homes fill with the warmth of festive cheer, and, sadly, millions of tonnes of food find their way to the bin. The paradox of this season lies in its generosity; while we celebrate plenty, the scale of…
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PA38-Behaviouralintentions_GR
This research is being conducted as a master’s thesis for the fulfilment of the Joint International Master’s Programme in Sustainable Development at the University of Graz, Austria. Specifically, this research is a case study on Austrian households that seeks to evaluate to what extent message processing variables and attitudes towards food waste have an influence…
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Successful Technical Workshop on Sustainability Assessment in Food Waste Prevention Held in Valencia
Yesterday, November 25, the Technical Workshop titled “Challenges in Evaluating the Sustainability of Food Waste Prevention and Reduction Actions” took place at ESIC Valencia. The event, part of the dissemination activities for the ToNoWaste project (WP2 and WP3), proved highly successful, both in terms of participation and the quality of the content presented. The hybrid-format…
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Launch of the Agro·Lab ToNoWaste Accelerator
The Agro·Lab ToNoWaste Accelerator is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering sustainable agri-food solutions to prevent and reduce food loss and waste. This program is driven by València Innovation Capital, a partner of ToNoWaste project in València, alongside UJI Castellón, Mercavalència, Cuinatur, and the Federació de Cooperatives Agroalimentàries. Join us on November 27, 2024, for…
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ToNoWaste: Elevating Our Lives Through Upcycling
The Municipality of Halandri, in collaboration with local businesses and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), is launching a workshop under theToNoWaste project. Organized with EOAN and ACR+ as part of the European Week to Reduce Food Waste, this event showcases the transformative power of upcycling as a way to combat food waste sustainably.…
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Overcoming Challenges in Operationalizing the ToNoWaste Science-Based Framework (SBF)
The ToNoWaste Science-Based Framework (SBF) offers an ambitious approach for advancing sustainability in food loss and waste prevention and reduction (FLWPR). However, operationalizing the framework has introduced several unique challenges due to the multifaceted and dynamic nature of sustainability within the food industry. This article will explore these challenges, the ways in which the SBF…
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#TonoWasteChef: Caso Zero Event to Combat Food Waste
On October 18, 2024, Posgraduate students from ESIC Valencia took part in another “Caso Zero Business,” collaborating with the organization ToNoWaste to address the pressing issue of food waste. This engaging initiative was modeled after a fun, competitive culinary challenge akin to Masterchef, where students were tasked with creating imaginative dishes using ingredients that would…
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Halandri’s Success in Reducing Food Waste through the ToNoWaste Project
As part of the European ToNoWaste project, the Municipality of Halandri recently completed a series of successful educational actions under the initiative “Saving Food in Schools,” with the enthusiastic involvement of 179 elementary school students. The program, aimed at raising awareness on food waste reduction, took place during the Creative Summer Activities Program in Halandri…
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Workshop in Valencia: Challenges in Evaluating the Sustainability of Food Waste Prevention and Reduction Actions
EDIT: Due to the exceptional situation in Valencia, it has been decided to postpone the Technical Workshop “Challenges to assess the sustainability of actions to prevent and reduce food waste” (WP2 and WP3) that was scheduled for November 11, to Monday, November 25. The time and place remain the same (from 17:00h to 20:00h at…