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This is an awareness and inspiration-building resource that investigates and publishes Good Practice case studies where operations exist that demonstrate the correct use of food waste streams in food SMEs with a focus on zero-waste and circularity.
This guide and its methodology will equip VET educators with the tools to guide and encourage learners to become engaged in an applied research and learning activity. SME learners will consequently acquire new research skills and the ability to conduct a mapping research activity.
The mapping activity will give insight via a physical blueprint to each participating community on where and what waste products are available within the community and thus act as a starting block for creating community opportunities in terms of bio- & circular economies.
This will be a suite of ready-to-use teaching resources made up of 12 rigorously researched and forward-thinking MODULES to be used by VET/HE educators & individual Food SMEs. They include lesson plans/frameworks, audio/video materials, evaluation guides & more. The course is complemented by a Learner’s Workbook.
This guide will present the most flexible & impactful innovative pedagogic approaches to waste valorisation/circularity & transversal skills such as active participation & climate action. Focusing on strategies that are appropriate to both in-person, hybrid & digital classrooms, each pedagogy will be carefully reviewed for its potential to help Food SME learners engage with, study & develop solutions for Climate-change problems locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
Now that each partner region has explored, discovered & mapped the waste-streams in their community & SMEs have access to tailored training, this result will provide a framework and guide for W2W Regional Collaborative Design Thinking (DT), that will involve all 3 Target Groups & beneficiaries, with a focus on developing practical solutions to food waste/waste streams that are providing challenges to SMEs in the regions.
These workshops are instigated to promote local solutions to food waste challenges within the food sectors. The aim is that all target groups are motivated to encourage collaboration and creativity via the DT process so that they learn from their peers and develop solutions together – consequently become changemakers in climate action.
Waste 2 Worth represents an important first innovation opportunity to develop inspiration and expertise in responding to the challenge of FOOD WASTE. It addresses the needs of food SMEs and Agri-food actors and is a vital step towards building CIRCULAR COMMUNITIES
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. The author is solely responsible for this publication (communication) and the Commission accepts no responsibility for any use may be made of the information contained therein. In compliance of the new GDPR framework, please note that the Partnership will only process your personal data in the sole interest and purpose of the project and without any prejudice to your rights.
Fondazione Luigi Clerici (FLC) (Italy) is a private non-profit VET organization, established in 1972 which operates in Italy with its 30 branches by providing training services for people, companies and social organisations. Its aims are: contributing to social and professional inclusion in the labour market and promoting training courses according to the current needs of the labour market. FLC has 7 VET centres in which it offers training courses for the catering sector and 2 VET centres in which it offers training courses for the Pastry and Bakery Sector. Being aware of the huge amounts of food waste, which is being created in Italy and Europe, FLC aims at introducing knowledge and competences about food waste management within its training course. Therefore, W2W is of specific interest.
Key skills: She has experience in the management of European project and has knowledge with regards to the EU environment and its partner organizations. Furthermore, she is responsible for the Erasmus + Mobility Projects.
Key skills: She has experience in the management and implementation of national, international and European projects regarding education, lifelong learning and research. Furthermore, she has experience in designing, organizing and coordinating of training courses and in developing e-learning material for adult learners.
CDEA has led the way in vocational training in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, since 1978 and delivers HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & HEALTH courses in three areas: in-service, initial and adult vocational training. Our broad range of courses brings them into daily contact with the business community which enables them to adapt to the ever-changing skill needs. CDEA aims to contribute to the continuous improvement and development of tourism and hospitality sectors by preparing and training the professionals of the future.
As a VET provider CDEA recognizes the value of training future leaders in the food sector in their role as changemakers and we strongly encourage innovative thinking. Through the accomplishment of this project we will provide tailored support for four SMEs partners, stakeholders & regional/agricultural agencies to increase awareness of the impact of the food waste on the environment and economy and on how we can better use food waste to create worth and economic gain.