A staggering          of all food produced globally goes to waste each year. This isn't just a loss of food; it's a squandering of precious resources like water, soil, and energy. In the Netherlands, the scale of food waste is also considerable. According to the Monitor Voedselverspilling by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), an estimated 2 billion kilograms of food are wasted annually.

 

Focusing on consumer behavior, in 2022, Dutch consumers discarded approximately 9 percent of the food they purchased. Food loss occurs at every stage of the supply chain, from harvest, storage, and transportation to the bins in our homes and shops. The environmental toll is significant, with food loss and waste accounting for an estimated 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Recognizing the urgency of this issue, the Netherlands has committed to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3. This ambitious goal aims to halve food waste by 2030, compared to 2015 levels. For the Netherlands, this translates to a target of reducing its annual food waste to 1 billion kilograms by the year 2030.

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At Taste Before You Waste, we are dedicated to inspiring individuals to become waste-free heroes. Through our engaging events, ranging from Wasteless Dinners and Educational Workshops to Event Caterings and informative presentations, we demonstrate practical ways to transform food that might otherwise be thrown away into delicious and nutritious meals. You'll be amazed by what can be salvaged and just how good rescued food can taste! Join us in making a difference and reducing food waste, one meal at a time.

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