Large refrigerator, big tips: store food properly in Saarbrücken

Large refrigerator, big tips: store food properly in Saarbrücken

Food value estimate in the focus: The XXL fridge from "Too good for the bin!" in Saarbrücken

The question of how food can be stored correctly is becoming increasingly important. Especially when you consider that around eleven million tons of food waste are created annually in Germany. This problem is the focus of the initiative "Too good for the bin!", Which tours Germany with an impressive XXL refrigerator. From August 27th to 30th, 2023, this refrigerator in Saarbrücken on the square in front of the Europagalerie offers valuable information on food storage and value estimation.

The effects on consumers

food waste is not only an ecological problem, but also has social and economic consequences. In Saarbrücken, the refrigerator is supported by the Saarland consumer center to bring the citizen closer: inside how you can improve the handling of food through simple tips. The initiative wants to sensitize in particular and strengthen awareness of more sustainable consumption habits.

An innovative concept for clarification

The XXL fridge is not only striking because of its size, but also due to its interactive elements. It offers visually designed scenarios and acoustic stories that explain in an entertaining way which foods should be stored where. For example, the refrigerator shows how bread "brains" or cheese cleans its compartment. Such creative approaches should promote aha experiences and the visitor: help inside to make foods for longer.

an important event in the series of ten cities

Overall, the "too good for the bin!" Fridge will be stopped in ten different cities in Germany. Saarbrücken is already the third stop, to Berlin and Halle (Saale). The entire tour period ranges until October 17th, which offers the participants a wide range of opportunities to find out about the topic and actively participate in the reduction of food waste.

Background of the initiative

The initiative "Too good for the bin!" was launched in 2012 and pursues the goal of reducing food waste in all areas of society. The use of creative and informative approaches represents an important part of the national strategy for reducing food waste. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is not only committed to the level of consumers, but also in the areas of primary production, processing and trade to reduce the waste through targeted measures.

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The XXL fridge in Saarbrücken is an innovative example of social responsibility that consumers can perceive in order to draw attention to food waste. It is an opportunity to actively deal with your own diet and deal with food more consciously. Everyone can help relieve the environment and protect resources at the same time.