Did you know that in Portugal around 1 million tons of food is wasted per year, of which 324 thousand is wasted by the consumer? With our project, we will help you to fight this global problem with us! How? Easy! Just Re-plate!

RePlate is a project created by four students from NOVA IMS that intends to make people aware of the negative social, environmental and economic impacts caused by food waste. Our objetive is to bring you daily tips and recipes as well as curiosities about food waste.

Check out our new recipe: replateims.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/cro…

“Coronavirus: Five ways the outbreak is hitting global food industry” replateims.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/cor…

“Social isolation caused the breakdown of an entire consumption chain that includes farmers, retailers, grocery stores and consumers. With no chance of selling their products, farmers are forced to throw away food in perfect condition.” replateims.wordpress.com/2020/04/21/dum…

It’s time for you to know the newest section of our website: “Our Suggestions”. Our first suggestion is Fruta Feia, a beautiful portuguese project that created a market for the so called “ugly food”. Go check it out! replateims.wordpress.com/2020/04/22/fru…

#Tip Track what you waste! Keeping track of what you waste will give you a better sense of what foods or products are most likely to go to waste in your home. Having a better sense of your “waste patterns” will definitely improve your purchasing strategy.

#Tip Buy funny looking products! If you chose to buy funny looking products you will end up with a perfectly good product for consumption and also prevent them to be tossed. #RePlate #FightFoodWaste

#Tip Keep your fruit/salads/vegetables fresher for longer. Add some kitchen roll to the bottom inside the packet and it will soak up any that goes a bit slimey and will help it last longer. #RePlate #FightFoodWaste

Humm 😋 Check out our newest recipe!! You’ll love it! Let us know if you do it !! Enjoy 😋 replateims.wordpress.com/2020/05/12/ove…

#Tip Learn how to make your food last longer. If your food lasts longer you won’t need to think about cooking it fast or go to the supermarket so often, and like this, you’re not only avoiding food waste but also protecting you and your family more from covid19. #RePlate

Do you know what food waste is? Check out our post and learn more about this issue: replateims.wordpress.com/food-waste/

#Tip Use the refrigerator efficiently It is possible to keep food fresh for longer if you consider the different temperature zones of your refrigerator. The back of the refrigerator tends to be colder than the front (since that is where the cold air comes out). #RePlate

Want to know more about fodd waste, and still have fun? Enjoy your time and still be informed while watching this documentary!! replateims.wordpress.com/2020/05/07/exp…