Reducing food loss to protect waters

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The main objective of the project is to provide consumers with information on how they can affect the state of the environment, especially water bodies, through their choices and to promote nutrient recycling. The project seeks to reduce food loss and engage volunteers in water management activities through demonstration and positive communication.

SCHEDULE

2017–2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 500,000 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 100,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Rural Women’s Advisory Organisation

Katja Pethman/Rural Women’s Advisory Centre
https://www.maajakotitalousnaiset.fi/hankkeet/ruokahukka-ruotuun-katse-vesistoihin-2017-2019-8672