AMMAN — The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with
the
World Food Programme (WFP), has initiated two projects under the banner of
the national campaign "
No to Food Waste."
اضافة اعلان
In Jordan, it is estimated that each person contributes
approximately 93kg of
wasted food annually, amounting to nearly 955,000 tonnes
of food. This quantity could sustain the nutritional needs of approximately 1.5
million individuals for a full year, Al Mamlaka reported.
Innovative food waste
projects
The first project seeks to launch an inventive
"
hackathon" competition in partnership with Sevea, a Swiss
organization specializing in executing non-profit projects that advocate
sustainability through innovative solutions to natural resource challenges.
This hackathon will engage small and medium-sized enterprises, individuals, and
universities across Jordan. Participants will receive
support and empowerment to nurture their innovative ideas, ultimately contributing to a reduction in
food wastage.
The second project falls under the "
Enhancing Food Waste Management" framework and involves a collaboration with the Basmet
Amal Al Hayat Association. This association specializes in collecting surplus
food from hotels and distributing it to underserved communities. The
partnership aims to trial various supportive activities to enhance the
efficiency and effectiveness of this initiative.
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