Youth against food waste

The project “Food for the Future”, which builds on the effort “Great Taste Zero Waste”, aims to reduce food waste together with students from the region’s Eco-Schools. The initiative promotes youth leadership and more sustainable food practices in schools and local communities. In 2025, the project was launched in Latvia through the Taste of the Future festival at Priekuļi Primary School in Cēsis Municipality. More than 70 participants – students, parents, grandparents, and teachers – took part in a full-day programme of discussions and hands-on workshops on food waste and solutions.

The project brings together schools, families, local businesses, and municipalities to help transform food culture and reduce waste. Throughout 2026 and 2027, the initiative will continue through a youth ambassador programme and policy roundtable discussions. Following the pilot phase in Latvia, activities will be expanded to Estonia and Lithuania.