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🤯Nature's Hidden Clues: Foods That Resemble the Body Parts They Nourish! 🤯 A vibrant collage featuring walnuts, kidney beans, sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and avocados, arranged to resemble a human body. Have you ever felt that nature is trying to tell us something? Check out these incredible similarities between foods and the organs they benefit from! It's like a built-in guide to healthy eating! 🧠Walnuts: These brainy nuts are packed with omega-3s for optimal cognitive function. 💪Kidney Beans: Shaped like kidneys, they support kidney health with antioxidants and protein. 👍Sweet Potatoes: Resembling the pancreas, they're loaded with beta-carotene for pancreatic cell protection. 👀Carrots: These eye-shaped veggies are rich in vitamin A for sharp vision. ❤️Tomatoes: With their heart-like shape and red color, tomatoes provide lycopene for a healthy heart. 🤰Avocados: Their appearance mirrors the uterus and offers essential nutrients for women's health. What other fascinating food lookalikes have you discovered? Share your finds in the comments below! 👇Let's unlock nature's secrets together!

☕️🌍 Fighting Food Waste with Kaffeeform! 🌍☕️ Ever thought about how much coffee waste goes to the bin every day? Kaffeeform is changing that! They’ve created eco-friendly coffee cups made from recycled coffee grounds. ♻️✨ In partnership with local cafes and restaurants in Berlin (Germany), used coffee grounds are collected, dried, and transformed into durable, coffee-scented tableware. These innovative cups are lightweight, long-lasting, and easy to clean – a perfect way to enjoy your coffee while helping the planet! 🌱💚 In addition to coffee cups, the company has recently designed trays and even watches made from recycled coffee grounds! 🌍 You can order these sustainable products online here: https://lnkd.in/desZpDME Join the movement and sip sustainably! ☕️🌿 #FightFoodWaste #CircularEconomy #SustainableLiving #Kaffeeform #EcoFriendly

🌍 *Food Waste Awareness Day: 5th anniversary – 29 September!* 🥦🥖 29 September marks the 5th anniversary of International Food Waste Awareness Day and is a global reminder of the urgent need to reduce food waste. Every year, over 88 million tonnes of food is wasted in the EU alone, wasting resources such as water, energy and labour while contributing to climate change. At ZeeWaste4EU, we are committed to driving change through sustainable solutions. Reducing food waste at all levels, from households to businesses, is essential for a greener future, especially if we focus on the younger generations. What can you do? - Plan your meals and store your food wisely - Donate surplus food to those in need - Compost your food waste Together we can really make a difference. #StopFoodWaste #5YearsOfAction #CircularEconomy #ZeeWaste4EU

That's a wrap! 🎉 We were delighted to attend the final transnational meeting for the ZeeWaste4EU project, which was kindly hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Zagreb. 🎓🌍 On September 24th, we dove deep into project discussions, shared key results, and brainstormed exciting new ideas for future collaborations. The day ended on a high note with a memorable tour of Zagreb's enchanting forests and hidden secrets. 🌳✨ Today, we embarked on an insightful study tour of the Zagreb wastewater treatment plant, gaining valuable insights into sustainable waste management practices. ♻️ A big thank you to all our partners for their dedication and contributions to the ZeeWaste4EU project. We're proud of what we've achieved together! 🤝

🍂🥘 September is Estonian Food Month! 🥘🍂 This year marks the 10th edition of Estonian Food Month, a celebration of local food production and culinary culture. The goal? To highlight the hard work, rural life, and traditions that bring delicious, fresh food to our tables. During the event, numerous food-related activities will take place across the country. Food waste is also a key focus, with activities such as practical workshops on composting food waste and the introduction of a "zero-waste menu" for the average Estonian family, created by renowned Estonian restaurants. Check out the full program (in Estonian) here: https://lnkd.in/g9PYzQy3 Let’s honor the people behind the scenes and appreciate the journey from farm to fork! 🌾🥖 #EstonianFoodMonth #EatLocal #SupportFarmers #CelebrateFood #EstonianCulture

🌟 EIT Food HUBs! 🌟 Here you can find regional ‘contact points’ in EIT RIS countries, playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and supporting entrepreneurs, and are dedicated to driving innovation and supporting entrepreneurs. A glimpse into the incredible work happening across the hubs is awailable on EIT Food website: https://lnkd.in/deRN2ByY ... These hubs include the University of Economics – Varna in Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Smion & Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology in Croatia 🇭🇷, the University of Chemistry and Technology Prague in the Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Tartu Biotechnology Park in Estonia 🇪🇪, Campden BRI Hungary in Hungary 🇭🇺, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies in Latvia 🇱🇻, Impact Hub Bucharest in Romania 🇷🇴, NALED in Serbia 🇷🇸, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra in Slovakia 🇸🇰, and CCIS-CAFE in Slovenia 🇸🇮. 💡🍅🥑🍴 These hubs focus on various aspects of food systems, including sustainable food systems, entrepreneurial growth, and public-private dialogue. They collaborate with businesses and public administration to nurture a balanced mix of knowledge, skills, and competences, offering education, consulting, and support services. They also focus on promoting sustainable development in science, technology, and the economy. 📚🔭🔬👨💻👩💻💹 These hubs exemplify the spirit of collaboration and innovation that EIT Food stands for, driving sustainable food systems and entrepreneurial growth across Europe. 🌱💡   #EITFoodHUBs #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #RIS #FoodTech #AgriFood #EITFood

🌍💚 Did you know that food that is no longer suited for human consumption can be used as animal feed? In 2018, the Commission adopted EU guidelines to help valorize, as animal feed, food no longer marketable for human consumption (e.g. unsold bread, broken biscuits). The guidelines clarify how relevant EU rules related to food, feed and waste apply in order to facilitate the use of such food resources whilst ensuring safety of the feed chain, animal and human health. 🐻🌲 Discover the Zarnesti Brown Bear Sanctuary in Romania! 🌲🐻 Nestled in the heart of Romania, the Zarnesti Brown Bear Sanctuary provides a safe and natural home for bears rescued from captivity (over 100 individuals). These bears have often endured heartbreaking conditions, and Zarnesti offers them a chance to live their lives with dignity. But how do they feed all these hungry bears? 🤔 It takes a lot of food to keep these magnificent creatures healthy! Thankfully, the sanctuary relies on the generosity of private donors who understand the importance of their work. Every donation, big or small, helps ensure these bears have full bellies. Fighting food waste, one bear at a time 💪 In addition to private donations, Zarnesti has partnered with several retail stores that donate food that might otherwise go to waste. This not only helps the bears but also reduces the environmental impact of food waste. It's a win-win! 🐾🤎🍉Want to help? You can make a difference in the lives of these rescued bears! Visit the Zarnesti Brown Bear Sanctuary website to learn how you can donate or adopt a bear. Every bit of support counts! #ZarnestiBrownBearSanctuary | Facebook #ZarnestiBrownBearSanctuary

🌍 Art Meets Sustainability: Discover the Beauty of Food Waste 🌿 Did you know that food waste can be transformed into stunning art? Estonian artist Kerttu Siplane is redefining creativity by turning nature's fragments and kitchen scraps into captivating works of art. Her unique approach involves arranging natural elements into playful rhythms of forms and colors, often with surprising results! At the "Give New Life" upcycling exhibition by the Museum of New Art in Pärnu, Estonia, Kerttu’s display, “Objects of Curiosity,” was a true standout. Her collection featured pieces crafted from food waste, like a stunning necklace made from orange peels. Kerttu is also offering inspiring workshops where everyone can learn to repurpose expired dry goods, wilted vegetables, and other kitchen bio-waste into creative masterpieces. So, let your imagination run wild and turn waste into something beautiful! 🌟 More information: https://lnkd.in/dJVhBisa #SustainableArt #Upcycling #EcoArt #KerttuSiplane #CreativeReuse #FoodWasteArt #GiveNewLife #ArtWorkshop

🌿 Creative Ideas for Using Leftover Fresh Herbs 🌿 Have you ever purchased a bunch of fresh herbs, used just a small amount in a recipe, and then had the rest go bad? 💚Well, we’re sharing some simple ways to use leftover herbs to help you reduce food waste and make the most of your grocery budget. You may find the recipe for a delicious cocktail here or here. Some ideas and recipes for food with leftover herbs you find here. By using these simple ideas, you can make sure your fresh herbs are fully utilized and add a burst of flavor to your dishes. Let’s get creative in the kitchen and reduce food waste!

Today, we are introducing some excellent examples of food waste reduction from Santa Maria, a company operating in the Estonian market. What steps are they taking to practically reduce food waste? 🌱 Reducing Production Waste: In the company’s factories, there is always a focus on finding ways to cut down on production waste. Specific annual targets are set to minimize waste, and progress is continuously monitored. Their approach includes repurposing food waste as animal feed or converting it into biogas. For example, all tortilla and taco production leftovers go to feeding pigs. 🏡 Reducing Waste at Home: Efforts are also made to help customers reduce waste in the kitchen. By developing products, packaging, and recipes that utilize the entire contents, they aim to keep as much as possible out of the trash. Packaging plays a key role in this effort. 💡 Inspiring Change: A few years ago, they launched the campaign "Tasty School Lunches – The Best Food is the Food That Gets Eaten" to reduce food waste in school cafeterias. The goal was to inspire everyone to limit waste. 🏭 Reducing Waste in Factories, Warehouses, and Offices: Beyond food waste, the company strives to minimize other types of waste in factories, warehouses, and offices. They continuously seek ways to increase recycling and collaborate with waste management companies to recycle materials used in packaging. Together, we can make a significant impact! 🌍💚 #FoodWaste #Sustainability #ZeroWaste #EcoFriendly #FoodProduction #ReduceReuseRecycle The source: https://lnkd.in/dATkX2zs