Mainz against food waste
Mainz wants to do more to combat food waste. The state capital is a food sharing city. In Mainz, local initiatives are working hard to promote the sustainable use of food.
Why does Mainz want to work to reduce food waste?
The state capital of Mainz is making numerous efforts to implement the 17 Global Sustainability Goals in concrete terms. SDG 12, "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns," includes the goal of halving global per capita food waste by 2030.
The facts
In Germany, around 18 million tons of food are thrown away every year. This is not only a social and ethical problem, but above all an ecological one. Reducing food waste is the most effective lever for combating the climate crisis. Cities have a central role to play in this: they are close to their citizens, maintain close relationships with civil society and local businesses, and have important powers, such as control over waste management. They can therefore make a major contribution to achieving this goal through concrete measures and educational work among the population.
Did you know...?
...that more than 1/3 of all food ends up in the trash instead of on our plates? In Germany, that amounts to a staggering 18 million tons every year (see above). According to studies by the WWF, food waste is responsible for 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and is therefore a major driver of the climate crisis. A large part of the waste in the EU occurs in cities. Local commitment from cities therefore plays a crucial role.
Foodsharing Mainz
Foodsharing Mainz brings together around 1,300 dedicated food savers who work hard every day to ensure that edible food does not end up in the trash. In cooperation with 105 local partners from the retail and catering sectors, the members rescue surplus food and distribute it free of charge to interested parties. With a strong network and many volunteers, they prove every day that food waste is avoidable and how much joy it can bring to make a difference together. The initiative also offers a platform for exchange on sustainable consumption and inspires many people in Mainz to get involved in promoting food appreciation. Fair share cabinets are located in many neighborhoods, making some of the rescued food available to all Mainz residents.
The food sharing café krumm & schepp - opening on December 1
The krumm & schepp e.V. association is dedicated to food rescue and shows that enjoyment and sustainability can go hand in hand. With a family-friendly food-sharing café in Mainz, the association offers a meeting place where rescued food can be consumed free of charge and fair drinks can be purchased at self-selected prices in a cozy atmosphere. krumm & schepp e.V., with a few members and many dedicated helpers, also offers a diverse workshop and cultural program. The topics range from sustainable nutrition to fair supply chains and provide insights into ways in which everyone can contribute to food appreciation. Here, it is shown that supposedly "crooked and broken" food – food that does not meet the norm – definitely deserves a place on our plates.
The official opening was on December 1, 2024, at Karoline-Stern-Platz 9 in 55118 Mainz.
And if you want to save food from being thrown away in other ways...
Download the "Too Good To Go" app to your smartphone. You can find more information via the link at the bottom of this page.
Further links
- www.foodsharing.de (opens in a new tab)
Foodsharing Mainz
- foodsharing-resolution-mainzPDF-File1,15 MB
Read about the cooperation between the state capital Mainz and Foodsharing.
- www.krumm-schepp.de (opens in a new tab)
The Foodsharing Café in Mainz
- www.toogoogtogo.com (opens in a new tab)
The food sharing app "Too good to go"
Contact us
Address
Woman Sabine Gresch
Sustainable urban development, Agenda Office
Amt für Stadtforschung und nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung
Stadtverwaltung Standort Malakoff Passage (Amt 12)
Room11
Rheinstraße 4 G
55116 Mainz
Postal address
55028 Mainz