The LALU RE-PAK – Romani Woman Leading the Circular Transition in the Street Food Sector initiative develops a sustainable and inclusive model for the hospitality industry, demonstrating that the circular economy is not only reserved for large systems, but is equally applicable to small entrepreneurs. As a sector traditionally based on single-use items, street food is transformed into a circular model by returning packaging into circulation and giving food a second life. The project introduces multi-use, eco-friendly packaging made by women from the Roma community, thereby eliminating plastics. In addition to sustainable packaging, the focus is also on reducing food waste through the production of crackers, pastries, and seasoned chips from leftover bread. Customers who bring their own packaging are offered discounts, and by street-level selling from an electric vehicle the owner intends to bring her products and the message of how important sustainable practices are to customers in city markets, community events, and across 20 Roma communities.
Value
20.000 $
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