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Yellow Ribbon” harvest campaign: Together against food waste!
The Neckar-Odenwald district is launching the “Yellow Ribbon” harvest campaign to reduce food waste from June to October.
Yellow Ribbon” harvest campaign: Together against food waste!
What awaits us in the Neckar-Odenwald district? A fresh wind is blowing through the region, and that makes you sit up and take notice: the “Yellow Ribbon” harvest campaign ensures that fruit doesn’t spoil on the tree in vain. The initiative has the declared goal of reducing food waste in Germany and at the same time promoting appreciation for regional products. This reports my-news.de.
It is worthwhile for all fruit tree owners to hang a yellow ribbon around their trees. These trees signal that the fruit can be harvested for your own use. The campaign begins with the cherry harvest at the end of June and runs until the apple harvest in October. The fruits should be harvested in normal household quantities and on your own responsibility. Those interested can pick up the yellow ribbons from the municipal administrations in order to open their orchards for this valuable campaign.
Importance of the initiative
The campaign not only promotes local fruit cultivation, but also shows how important it is to value our food. Almost 6 million tons of food end up in the trash every year in Germany, and wholesalers and catering establishments contribute a significant amount to the waste. How wwf.de reported in detail, simple measures such as improved management or adjusting portion sizes could prevent up to 90 percent of food waste.
A rethink of consumers' consumption habits is also very important. Many people are often unaware that fruits and vegetables can also be enjoyed in imperfect form. “Not perfect” should not be synonymous with “not good enough”. Handling food consciously can help avoid waste and shows that even small changes in everyday life can have a big impact.
Event to take part in
A highlight of the campaign is the planned company tour on October 10th, where visitors not only have the opportunity to learn more about the fruit harvest, but also to taste regional apple varieties. Registration for the event is required and those interested can register at ernaehrung@neckar-odenwald-kreis.de register.
The organization of the “Yellow Ribbon” harvest campaign is the responsibility of the Agriculture Department of the Neckar-Odenwald district. In addition to citizens making their gardens available, communities can also actively participate by marking public fruit trees. Together we ensure that the fruits do not go to waste unnoticed!
A look outside the box shows that such campaigns are becoming increasingly important not only in Germany but also internationally. Food waste affects us all, and every action counts to address this issue. Let's tackle it together!