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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TBYW's vision,
Taste Before You Waste is a foundation with the mission to reduce consumer food waste by providing citizens with the inspiration, knowledge and opportunity for responsible and waste-free consumption. We create a welcoming international community of foodies by hosting donation-based events such as foodcycle markets, wasteless wednesday dinners, educational workshops, event caterings and presentations, showcasing that the food that is currently regarded as waste is actually delicious and valuable.
Fighting Food Insecurity Together
Taste before you waste is dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger in our community. As a Dutch ANBI, we are committed to providing nutritious meals to those in need. Through our various initiatives, we strive to create a more sustainable and equitable food system. Donate to us to support our mission to make a difference today.