Latest news and stories about food waste in Portugal for expats and residents.
On the International Day of Zero Waste, the UN revealed that 19% of food intended for consumers is wasted — almost five times more emissions than aviation.
The world generates up to 2.3 billion tonnes of solid waste per year.
A report indicates that 1,000 tonnes of food are wasted daily in Portugal.
Extrapolating the data collected in two communities in Ourique to the national reality, we would be looking at food waste figures of around 376 thousand tonnes, states Zero.
On International Day of Zero Waste, a study by the association ZERO reveals that Portuguese families waste one thousand tonnes of food daily.
Experts report that even with the source separation of food bio-waste, families tend to throw a significant portion of consumed food into the trash.
This is what a study by the environmental association Zero reveals.
If you tend to pour off the liquid that forms on top of yoghurt or fresh cheeses, be aware you are sending vitamins and minerals down the plughole.
On 19 April the doors of SEM Restaurante, located in Lisbon's Alfama district, will close. The project by Lara Espírito Santo and George Mcleod, awarded in 2024 for its sustainable approach and fight against food waste, promises developments soon.
Reducing food waste in a fine-dining restaurant can save many thousands of euros. Environmental concerns justify it, but the economic argument alone can be enough.
The Christmas season came to an end this week with Epiphany (Three Kings' Day). “On Us”, “Healthy Heroes Against Waste” and “A Table for Everyone” were some of the grocery retailers' campaigns to create a positive social impact among the Portuguese population. “These initiatives bring brands closer to the Portuguese because they arise from real needs ...
