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ABOUT US

Taste Before You Waste is a foundation, based in Amsterdam, 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 Food-cycle Markets, Wasteless Dinners, Educational Workshops, Event Caterings and presentations, showcasing that the food that is currently regarded as waste is actually delicious and valuable. By raising awareness and empowering citizens, Taste Before You Waste contributes to a social movement that pushes for a fairer and more sustainable food system.

Our Events

WASTELESS
WEDNESDAY

Wasteless
Wednesday

Every Wednesday, from 18h30 to 21h30 our group of volunteers collects surplus food from supermarkets to bring you the most environmentally conscious choice for your get together with your friends and neighbourhood.

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Food-cycle
Markets

Food-cycle
Market

Every Wednesday, our group of volunteers collect surplus food from supermarkets to bring you the most environmentally conscious choice for your get together with your friends and neighbourhood.

Coming soon

WASTELESS
Culture Monday

Wasteless
Culture Monday

The famous Wasteless Dinners with a twist! Add co-created performances, workshops, discussions or screenings to the recipe and there you have it: Wasteless Culture Monday.

Coming soon

What a Waste!

The global food system is the largest consumer of natural resources and emitter of greenhouse gases.

Despite using 34% of the land, consuming 69% of the water, and being the main cause of deforestation and loss of habitat, a third of all the food produced is not consumed. Food is discarded according to it’s market value rather than it’s nutritional value and reflects the inequalities and wastefulness of our capitalist economy. Recovering it, lovingly preparing it and enjoying a shared meal, is an act of resistance and resilience to that system.