English translation
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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.
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
The project is on hold due to changes in staffing.
Timing | 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. |
Action name | Completion | Departments |
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Climate agreement - European cooperation on carbon-neutral and smart cities by 2030 |
2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |
EcoTransportation | 2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |
Eco-industrial park in Álfsnes | 2023 |
Department of Environment & Planning Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
Circular focus - Sorting and collection of organic waste | 2023 | Department of Environment & Planning |
Green structures | 2030 |
Department of Environment & Planning Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
Reduced food waste in Reykjavík City cafeterias | 2025 |
Dept. of Human Resources & Work Environments Department of Welfare Department of Education & Youth |
SPARCS | 2024 | Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |