Food waste is still a global phenomenon. It is estimated that in Poland alone about 5 million tons of food are wasted annually[endnoteRef:2]. It is therefore very important to spread awareness among the youngest school-age children. From the beginning of its existence, in 2002, Lidl Polska has been cooperating with the Federation of Polish Food Banks and together they conduct many charity campaigns. Moreover, in all stores, the chain runs a discount campaign under the slogan "I buy, I don't waste", which offers lower prices, for example, fresh meat, poultry and fish, refrigerated products, fruit and vegetables and the so-called dry articles with a short shelf life or with damage that does not affect the quality of the product. Moreover, order sizes are optimized at the level of each store to effectively minimize the risk of waste.
What is EcoMission?
EkoMisja is an ecological education project addressed to primary school students. The aim of the project is to increase ecological awareness among students, educate them on how not to waste food and resources and lead an ecological and healthy lifestyle. Ekomisja offers inspiring materials for teachers – on how to make students reflect on the state of our planet, how to change habits and act for the good of the environment. Lesson plans created by experts from the Federation of Polish Food Banks and experienced methodologists were tailored to the needs of various age groups. The project has already created: 34 lesson plans (including 3 cycles), 6 educational films, 4 stories, 2 storytelling boards, 76 worksheets and a board game.
Let's educate children and young people
Thanks to the support of Lidl Polska, the Federation of Polish Food Banks can prepare and provide teachers with lesson plans developed by the Federation's experts in cooperation with methodologists and practitioners. So far, the lesson topics have touched on environmental protection, not wasting food and caring for the health of people and our planet. Each school involved in the project could also take part in a competition with prizes.
