Για να μειώσει τη σπατάλη τροφίμων, το Γυμνάσιο Ξυλείας και Δασοκομίας του Μαρίμπορ στη Σλοβενία άρχισε να ζυγίζει καθημερινά τα απορριφθέντα τρόφιμα και να αναρτά τα αποτελέσματα σε μια αφίσα. Αυτή η απλή αλλά αποτελεσματική μέθοδος αύξησε την ευαισθητοποίηση και ενθάρρυνε την αλλαγή συμπεριφοράς μεταξύ των μαθητών και του προσωπικού.
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At the Secondary School of Wood and Forestry Maribor in Slovenia, a practical initiative was launched to tackle the issue of food waste in the school cafeteria. As part of the GreenVET project — which explores sustainable development opportunities for vocational education and training (VET) institutions — the school began measuring food waste daily starting April 1st. Each day, the discarded food was weighed and the results were recorded and displayed on a poster in a visible location.
This visual representation of waste helped raise awareness among students and staff about the scale of the problem. It also sparked conversations about sustainability and personal responsibility. The initiative encouraged everyone to reflect on their food choices and portion sizes, fostering a culture of mindfulness and accountability.
The project quickly showed measurable results. In just the second week of implementation, food waste had decreased by 26.2 kg. This success demonstrated the power of simple, transparent actions in driving change. The school continues to monitor waste and promote sustainable habits, aiming for continuous improvement.