About
Since 2003, The Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (BOKU) has been a leading research institution in food waste prevention and treatment, working on various national and international projects throughout the food supply chain, often supported by ecological, economic, or social assessments. The Institute of Waste Management and Circularity is recognized nationally and internationally among waste management experts. It evaluates waste management objectives of political and legal relevance for their environmental and economic impact.
Role in CARE
As the leader of Work Package 1, BOKU drives the evaluation of CARE’s environmental and well-being impacts. By leveraging its expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) analysis, BOKU focuses on measuring the effectiveness of interventions, particularly in reducing waste. BOKU ensures a holistic approach to assessing material efficiency in household practices.
Team
The BOKU team brings extensive experience in waste management and sustainability, contributing innovative insights to advance circular living.
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Related Projects
Explore BOKU’s efforts to advance sustainability and circular living.
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foodCIRCUS
Food waste has negative social, environmental, and economic impacts. The foodCIRCUS project collaborates with schools to reduce food waste, addressing the fact that up to 70 % of prepared meals in school canteens are discarded. Visit the project website here.
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LOWINFOOD
LOWINFOOD has selected a set of very promising innovations designed to reduce the amount of waste at certain stages in the food value chain. The aim is to validate and improve them in order to provide society with tools to help combat food waste. Visit the project website here.
Consortium Partners
CARE unites eleven leading organisations across Europe, combining expertise in research, innovation, and community engagement. Together, we empower households to adopt circular food and clothing practices, creating lasting change at home and shaping a sustainable future through collaboration and real-world solutions.
