In Colombia, 9.7 million tons of food are lost and wasted each year, enough to feed the population of Bogota – the country’s capital and largest city – in the same period. Out of every 3 tons of food produced in the country, 1 ton ends up in the garbage. The annual cost of these losses and wastes amounts to $45.37 million Colombian pesos. There have been efforts to promote the use of digital technology to tackle the food waste problem, but however, entrepreneurs still face different barriers such as o limited technical capacities and lack of investment.
Therefore, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with the support of the University of Los Andes and within the context of the Green Tech Project, launched #SinDesperdicio Bogota, a programme focused on strengthening the entrepreneurial skills of a group of nine start-ups.
WWF Recipes Video Series (in Spanish):
- Introducción
- 1. Herbs
- 2. Banana
- 3. Freezer
- 4. Vegetables
- 5. Scented Water
- 6. Pasta Sauce
- 7. Chicken Sandwich
- 8. Rice Salad
- 9. Oatmeal Smoothie
- 10. Shopping
