News from the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub Special edition - International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2024
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  27 September 2024  

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Dear readers,

On Sunday 29 September, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) will be observed for the fifth time.

This year, the international day will highlight the critical need for financing to strengthen efforts to reduce food loss and waste, contribute to achieving climate goals and advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Would you like to get involved and help spread the word? Check out the communication kit with key messages prepared by the European Commission and the Get involved guide prepared by FAO and UNEP.

In 2021, the European Commission launched the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub to mark this important day. Today, three years later, the Hub features 570+ resources and news and more than 3100 subscribers stay informed each month about the latest developments in food loss and waste prevention.

Don't miss the latest EU data on food waste, published by the European Statistical Office today! 

Last but not least, we are pleased to announce the launch of European food waste campaign Zero Waste, More Taste!🎉 The highlight of the campaign is the publication of our cookbook which features 27 recipes created by European chefs, designed to help you cut waste and prepare delicious meals. The recipe book is accompanied by ten short video reels that will be used for social media.

Happy International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste!

IDAFLW events and activities

New EU data on food waste

The European Statistical Office published new data on EU food waste levels from year 2022.

 
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Zero Waste, More Taste!: delicious meals and waste-free recipes

The European Commission launched Zero Waste, More Taste!, a campaign to reduce food waste by highlighting creative, waste-free cooking.

 
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Communications kit prepared by the European Commission

Check out the visuals and key messages for social media, designed to raise awareness about the importance of taking action to prevent and reduce food losses and waste. These materials are available in all EU languages.

 
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FAO and UNEP global virtual event

A virtual event will be held on 27 September at 13:30 hrs CEST to mark the fifth observance of IDAFLW. Register now!
 
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Get involved guide and key messages by FAO and UNEP

Join the campaign by sharing free resources on your digital platforms and help raise awareness!

 
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Week of action 'Too good for the bin!' in Germany

From 29 September to 6 October 2024, the 'Too Good for the Bin!' week of action returns! This year's focus is on tips to help you plan your groceries smarter, store food better, and make the most of your leftovers.

 
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FEBA campaign video: what do the date labels on food actually mean?

This quick and easy video explains food date labels and shows you when food still safe to enjoy, helping you reduce food waste.

 
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Stop Wasting Food movement Denmark activities

On this year’s IDAFLW, the Stop Wasting Food movement Denmark is planning various activities, including a digital campaign and opinion pieces.

 
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This is the monthly newsletter of the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub, incorporating information on the latest activities of its members. The newsletter is created and disseminated by the Platform’s Secretariat, within the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety.

The contents of the newsletter do not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the European Commission. For more information about EU actions on food loss and waste prevention, please visit the European Commission’s Food waste website.

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ISSN: 2600-092X | EW-BP-20-001-EN-N