Monaco’s food waste reduction programme is being highlighted at the European Parliament in Brussels this week as part of the ‘Tourism for Europe, Europe for Tourism’ exhibition organised by the European Travel Commission.

The Principality was selected in the Nature category for its La Petite Boîte initiative, run by the Mairie de Monaco since 2016 to combat food waste in restaurants.

15,000 meals saved from waste

The programme provides practical and elegant containers that allow restaurant customers to take home uneaten food. Over the past decade, more than 15,000 boxes have been distributed, preventing the waste of an equivalent number of meals.

The initiative operates in close collaboration with restaurants in the Principality. Organisers describe it as a concrete and accessible example of local environmental policy.

Monaco representation in Brussels

Marjorie Crovetto, Second Deputy Mayor responsible for Quality of Life, Environment and Sustainable Development, travelled to Brussels to represent the municipal institution at the exhibition.

The European Travel Commission exhibition showcases 35 European best practices illustrating tourism’s positive role in supporting the environment and local territories.

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