SDGs – Food Waste & Sustainable Cooking  Educational Video for Kids

Explaining how food waste education and zero waste cooking can help to meet the targets of several Sustainable Development Goals, including Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Clean Water and Sanitation, Reduced Inequality, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land, and Partnerships for the Goals.

During Malta’s Sustainable Development Action Days and the European Sustainable Development Week, NWAMI International Malta (NIM) will be showcasing an educational video for children to teach them about food waste and the value of sustainable cooking. Through this educational video, NIM will also help in meeting the targets of several Sustainable Development Goals.

The educational video will show that by using everything we have to make meals, food is not wasted, thereby ensuring that more food is available for everyone and that fewer people are hungry. Furthermore, by learning Zero Waste cooking our planet is kept clean since food is not thrown out, whilst less water is used since farmers would not need to grow as much food. Also, when food waste is not managed properly, it can create runoff that carries pollutants like pesticides and fertilizers into rivers, lakes, and oceans, making water dirty and harming fish and other animals. Moreover, resources are also saved since we are ensuring that things are used wisely. Thus, by learning how to reduce waste in the kitchen and promoting responsible consumption of food resources, our actions can help SDG 12’s target which is about using our things in a smart way and not wasting them. When we waste less, we help protect our planet and make sure there’s enough for everyone.

We are also ensuring good health and well-being since a lot of the nutrients that are good for us are in the peels we usually throw away, like potato skins or apple peels, are being utilised. This relates to SDG 4, which is about making sure everyone gets a good education and can keep learning new things their whole life. When families and children learn not to waste food, they learn useful skills like how to store food properly, plan meals, and use leftovers. Zero Waste cooking also teaches us to use all parts of ingredients, like peels and stems, to make yummy meals. Additionally, since by using food wisely and not throwing it away, we can make sure everyone gets to eat enough and nobody goes hungry, which helps to make our communities more equal, where everyone has a fair chance to have the food they need to be healthy and strong.

Through its initiative, NIM will also be educating urban populations about minimising waste in cooking aligns with creating more sustainable and resilient communities. We can all help by using things wisely and keeping our cities and towns nice and clean. Finally, less food waste also contributes to healthier and more resilient ecosystems both on land and below water due to less food being thrown out, thereby creating a better environment, climate and home for all the creatures that live in them.
Food waste is a global problem that affects everyone. By working together, countries can share knowledge and resources to reduce food waste and improve sustainable practices. For example, countries can collaborate on technologies for better food storage, transportation, and distribution to reduce waste throughout the food supply chain.

Partnerships under SDG 17 also involve sharing ideas and helping each other improve. By sharing knowledge about reducing food waste and supporting initiatives like zero waste cooking, countries can learn from each other and make progress faster.

By fostering partnerships and collaborations, SDG 17 helps ensure that efforts to reduce food waste and promote sustainable practices are more effective and widespread. This contributes to a healthier planet and a better future for everyone.

Targeted SDGs