European Week for Waste Reduction 2024

The 2024 edition of the EWWR is to focus on food waste

The upcoming edition of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) will focus on tackling food waste. The 16th edition will take place from 16 to 24 November 2024, during which the entire EWWR community will engage in waste reduction actions simultaneously.  

Every year, over 58 million tonnes of food waste are generated in the EU. This means 131 kilos per inhabitant. Food is wasted not only inside houses and restaurants, but as well while processed and even at the very beginning of its life, while still in the field.

The European Week for Waste Reduction is ready to join this fight against food waste action after action.  If you wish to participate in this fight please register your action by clicking here.

Our message:  3Rs.....

The actions carried out under the EWWR address the 3Rs: Reducing waste, Reusing products, Recycling materials. 

Reduce: ask yourselves whether you really need the goods you are about to buy before buying them. That also goes for the packaging in which some products come as well. Can you perhaps repurpose things or borrow from a friend or fix broken objects or share a neighbour’s tools? If the answer is yes, then you can — and should — REDUCE.

Reuse: this is the part where conscientious consumers can really make the difference. Swap single-use items for reusable ones in every area of your life! That’s the case not only for plastic, but for all other single-use items and products! Convince your employer, classmates, family, friends, or neighbours to do the same!

Recycling: is better than landfilling, but it’s not our preferred option. Why? If you need to recycle something, it means that you’re already generating waste. If you’re serious about reusing and reducing, recycling should only constitute a small part of your efforts.