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Understanding food waste in rural areas: a different perspective
Food waste is often framed as an urban problem, linked to large-scale distribution systems or consumer behaviour in cities. However, rural areas operate under very different conditions — and understanding these differences is essential to address the issue...
First steps of RULESSWASTE: building the foundations for impact
Launching a project like RULESSWASTE is not about starting with action — it is about starting with structure. Before engaging in fieldwork or collecting data, it is essential to ensure that the project is properly aligned, coordinated and prepared to operate...
RULESSWASTE and the European effort to reduce food waste
Food waste is one of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing food systems today. Across Europe, significant efforts are underway to reduce food losses and improve the efficiency of food value chains. The European Union has identified food waste reduction as...
How RULESSWASTE works: from local engagement to action
Addressing food waste in rural areas requires more than technical solutions. It requires understanding how food systems operate locally, how actors interact and where inefficiencies or losses may occur. For this reason, RULESSWASTE follows a structured and territorial...
CAPSA: A territorial commitment to circularity and social impact
Reducing food waste in rural areas requires more than isolated actions. It requires a systemic approach that connects production, transformation, distribution and consumption within a coherent sustainability framework. In RULESSWASTE, CAPSA brings a strong territorial...
The partners behind RULESSWASTE: Local commitment and innovation working together
Tackling food waste in rural territories requires more than good intentions. It requires the right combination of local engagement, technical expertise and coordinated action. RULESSWASTE brings together two complementary partners with a shared objective: to reduce...
EVENTS

Kick-off Meeting
Kick-off meeting of RULESSWASTE with NARIA, CAPSA. We will review objectives, planned actions and next milestones for reducing food waste in the participating municipalities.
Tuesday - September 2, 2025
This project has recieved funding from the European Single Market Programme (SMP-FOOD-2024-FW-STAKEHOLDERS-PJ) under the Grant Agreement: 101216689
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