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German-French "Food Savers Challenge" Honours Young Innovators
A unique cross-border cooperation was recently awarded in an unusual field: food waste solutions. The German-French "Food Savers Challenge" recognised the efforts of teenagers and young adults from Baden-Württemberg and France.
The winners were not specified in the available information, but Marie Ott from Emmendingen was honoured for her comprehensive commitment and motivation of other young people in this field.
In the school category, a recipe book with menus made from rescued food earned the top spot for a class from Freudenstadt's Falkenrealschule. Each winning category received 1,000 euros in prizes.
Two special prizes were given to a joint project of vocational schools from Colmar and Freiburg for six jointly developed recipes. The Schabel siblings from Waldstetten also received an award for their innovative "Leftovers Wrap" and guide for making cheese from leftover milk.
The event that awarded this cooperation was the fourth City Partnership Congress held in Freudenstadt. The location, partners, and nature of the project or initiative were not specified in the available information.
State Secretary Sabine Kurtz (CDU) presented the awards. The impact or results of the cooperation were not detailed in the available data.
All submitted recipes were compiled in a German-French recipe book, available on the ministry's website. Another noteworthy contribution came from the French class of Güglingen's Realschule, who prepared and illustrated cooking instructions in two languages.
For those interested in the latest developments regarding innovative approaches to food waste solutions in Germany, France, or joint initiatives, dedicated sustainability platforms, government or NGO announcements, or food waste innovation forums are recommended sources. Unfortunately, specific details about this exact challenge and its participants are not present in the retrieved data as of July 29, 2025.
- The unique German-French "Food Savers Challenge" honors young innovators who are tackling climate-change through environmental-science, specifically in the realm of food-and-drink and sustainable-living.
- Marie Ott, a student from Emmendingen, was recognized for her dedication and inspiration in motivating other young people in the field of food waste solutions.
- A recipe book created by a class from Freudenstadt's Falkenrealschule, featuring menus made from rescued food, won the top spot in the school category of the challenge.
- Two special prizes were giving to a joint project of vocational schools from Colmar and Freiburg, for six jointly developed recipes that showcase home-and-garden friendly cooking.
- The Schabel siblings from Waldstetten received an award for their innovative "Leftovers Wrap" and guide for making cheese from leftover milk, demonstrating a lifestyle that promotes sustainability and reduces food waste.
