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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
From Waste to Value: Circular Food Production through VET Collaboration
English translation of the title
Organization
Omnia, the Joint Authority of Education in Espoo Region
Year of the publication
2022
Keyword
Circular Economy
Keyword
(Vocational) education for sustainable development
Keyword
Sustainable Practices
Format
Best Practice
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Culinary Arts and Food Services
What is the resource about?
Omnia, the Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo Region, and Helsieni, a company located in the Kera district, have started a cooperation project that promotes circular economy and local food production.
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
Offers actionable measures to improve sustainability in catering/food-related training and campus operations (menus, waste, procurement, processes).
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://www.espoo.fi/en/articles/cooperation-project-supports-local-food-and-innovative-use-surplus-ingredients