By: Ana Novo Barros (WASTELESS Coordinator)
From: UTAD
We are pleased to bring you the latest updates from “WASTELESS – Waste Quantification Solutions to Limit Environmental Stress,” our ongoing project funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme (Grant Agreement n° 101084222).
By month 24 of the WASTELESS project, we have reached several important milestones that demonstrate the progress and impact of our work. One of the most notable achievements has been the full development of all tools designed under the project, followed by their successful implementation across the selected case studies. This represents a significant step, as these tools are now operational and ready for a critical evaluation phase, by a group of selected external experts.
At this stage, this panel of experts will systematically assess the feasibility of the developed tools, examining their practical application and their potential to drive expressive change in the prevention, monitoring, and reduction of food waste. This evaluation will not only validate the tools but also provide insights into how they can be optimized for greater impact.
Moreover, the project team has been actively engaging with the scientific community and relevant stakeholders by participating in a variety of national and international events. These efforts aim to disseminate the findings, methodologies, and innovations emerging from WASTELESS, raising awareness of the project’s contributions and fostering collaborations that support the global effort to tackle food waste.
The combination of tool development, expert evaluation, and widespread dissemination reflects the holistic approach of the WASTELESS project and underscores its commitment to achieving tangible results in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.