Circular Food Systems
We are encouraging the shift from linear to circular, sustainable food systems, in which resources are reused, nutrients recycled, by-products reduced and what remains is reutilised.
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Transitioning to a circular economy
Our current linear model of ‘make, use, and dispose’ is inefficient, wasteful and unsustainable. We need to move from this to a circular food system where we use resources more efficiently and re-use side and waste streams. At EIT Food, we are working with entrepreneurs and food system stakeholders to drive innovation forward and scale sustainable, circular food solutions.
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Fresh calls for food to be central to climate dialogue
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Climate-resilient food: Bonn Climate Change Conference calls for holistic transformation of food systems
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Annual event to focus on transforming food systems
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EIT Food’s new cohort of agri-food start-ups to shine light on “food as medicine” revolution
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The ASA wants an “urgent” transformation of global food systems to fight climate change
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The role of youth in transforming the food system
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Fresh calls for food to be central to climate dialogue
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