Reduced food waste in Reykjavík City cafeterias
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
The objective of the project is to assess food waste in five cafeterias across Reykjavík City and subsequently examine the effects of applying stops and providing education on ways to reduce food waste.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
Status: In progress
Status report on January 1, 2024
The project is on hold due to changes in staffing.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description | |
| July 2023 | We've reached out to the University of Iceland and proposed a collaboration on a research project. The project is on hold due to changes in staffing. | |
| January 2023 | Preparatory work has begun on a project collecting data on methods to assess actual food waste, exploring the academic status of knowledge, and contacting cafeteria managers for participation. We've reached out to the University of Iceland and proposed a collaboration on a research project. The project's progress has been delayed due to staffing changes | |
| July 2022 | Preparatory work has begun on a project collecting data on methods to assess actual food waste, exploring the academic status of knowledge, and contacting cafeteria managers for participation. |
Reykjavík City departments:
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Environmental goals
- 1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | Green Deal A carbon-neutral city by 2040 and environmentally sustainable adaptation to climate change.
- 2. Increased carbon sequestration and enhancement of green areas | Green Deal Increased cultivation, utilization, and connection between green spaces.
- 3. The City adapted to the impacts of climate change | Green Deal Fighting climate change while adapting to its effects.
- 4. Improved access to healthy outdoor recreational options and food | Green Deal Emphasis on public health objectives and increased urban living.
- 5. Sustainable transportation | Green Deal Investment in transport infrastructure based on green and diverse principles.