Cultivating urban space
In addition to donating food to social organizations so that people in vulnerable situations can access healthy food, Espigoladors has its own brand of food products, Es Im-Perfect, they have jams, pâtés and sauces from surpluses of fruits and vegetables that have been discarded for aesthetic reasons, all with the collaboration of an innovation laboratory in favor of food use that, in addition, favors the creation of employment for people who are in a situation of social exclusion. This product can be purchased both in stores and in hotels and restaurants.
Which problem does the practice try to solve?
Non-profit organization that seeks to reduce food waste through the use of all those fruits and vegetables that are left out of the commercial circuit due to factors such as excess production, decline in sales or exclusion for reasons aesthetics in these foods. For this, they collaborate with local producers organizing different collections in the fields with volunteers who help to do this. Once all these foods have been collected, they are transferred to social entities that facilitate access to healthy food for people who are in a situation of social exclusion. In addition, this organization focuses on training and raising awareness of the culture of food use through campaigns, advice, training and workshops.
What are the solution to address the problem?
They taking care for a better food usage while empowering people at risk of social exclusion from a transformative, participative, inclusive and sustainable way.
What are the beneifts for the user/community?
Seeking to reduce the waste of fresh food in good condition that is generated in the field due to surplus or for market and aesthetic reasons through the use of these, or their conversion into products such as jams, Espigoladors promotes local development and responsible consumption of fruits and vegetables.
How are CE principles addressed?
Reduces food waste and educates those at risk of social exclusion how to do this in their households.