This year, the National Food Chain Safety Office’s (Nébih) Project Wasteless initiative has prepared a special guide for Marriage Week. Our publication, A Wasteless Wedding Guide, summarizes key aspects to consider in order to celebrate the Big Day without food waste. To further explore this topic, we are hosting a webinar on February 12 in Hungarian, and we will also be launching a social media game to highlight the possibilities of mindful celebrations.
Reducing food waste is not just an environmental issue; it is also an economic and ethical concern. In Hungary, 810,000 tons of food waste are generated annually, with households being responsible for a significant portion. However, large events, such as weddings, also contribute considerably to food waste. It is no coincidence that one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals is to reduce food waste in households and the hospitality sector by 50% globally by 2030. Achieving this goal requires attention not only to our daily kitchen routines but also to the organization of major events, including weddings.
Fortunately, sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration in society, particularly among young people, and this shift is reflected in wedding planning as well. Many engaged couples are seeking ways to reduce the ecological footprint of their big day. Questions that were not part of wedding planning a few years ago are now at the forefront. In response to this growing interest, the Project Wasteless initiative by Nébih has compiled a new guide filled with practical advice to help couples organize a waste-free wedding. The guide includes practical tips on menu planning, handling leftovers, and preventing beverage waste. It also emphasizes that a wedding is a great opportunity for couples to raise awareness among their friends and loved ones about this important social issue, inspiring them to adopt more sustainable practices in their everyday lives.
To accompany the release of the guide, Project Wasteless will dedicate its social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook) throughout the week to sustainable wedding planning solutions. Additionally, we invite interested individuals to participate in interactive games, and on February 12, we will present the guide in a free webinar.
The guide is also available in Hungarian at the following link: https://portal.nebih.gov.hu/documents/10182/1504431079/Nebih+kiadvany_Eskuvo+maradek+nelkul.pdf/56c870b7-0f8f-71ef-6109-0deeae896e63?t=1738926735641