Food
Sustainable cafeteria
Not only students and teachers who follow a meatless diet but also those who want to support the planet by eating less meat don't have a large variety of vegetarian or even vegan options in the cafeteria. Therefore, the HZ Green Office is searching for ideas to improve and encourage more people to eat sustainably.
The linkage between this activity and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that want to transform our world:
2. Zero Hunger-End hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
3. Good Health and Well-being -Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
12. Responsible Consumption and Production-Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
17. Partnerships to Achieve the Goals-Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Below you can read the description of an Honours Programme student that in collaboration with the Green Office, is setting up a sustainable food magazine:
" Hello everyone! I am Sarah van Hulten and I am in my fourth year of Water Management study. When I was in my second year, I've decided to participate in the Honours Programme of HZ University of Applied Sciences. During the Honours Programme, you (or your group) set up a project with a sustainable development goal (SDG) in mind. The SDG that really caught my interest was goal number 12 “Responsible Consumption and Production”, specifically focused on food.
That is where I started my journey and explored what exactly is needed in order for a food system to become sustainable. I went to Denmark and Sweden to interview some experts in this field. I also interviewed some experts in the Netherlands. I am currently setting up a sustainable food magazine, in collaboration with the HZ Green Office. This magazine is full of interviews, tips & tricks, and what the HZ is already doing in terms of promoting healthy and sustainable food.
Hope you are excited to read our magazine! "
Food map of local growers and farmers:
The HZ Green Office has created a map with the local farmers and growers where you as a student can buy local and organic food.