As part of the European Climate Pact Climate Action Days, a hands-on workshop titled: “Table to Zero: Climate Action Day” brought together families, children and young people in Limassol to explore how everyday cooking habits can support climate action.
The event was organised by Climate Pact Ambassador Penelope Vasquez Hadjilyra in collaboration with Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus and Karolina’s Brunch Club from the Karolina Book Series and hosted at Agno Zero Waste Grocery.
Held on the eve of the International Day of Zero Waste (March 30), with this year’s focus on food waste, the workshop raised awareness of its environmental and economic impact while promoting practical, everyday solutions.
Around 20 participants took part in an interactive session combining discussion, demonstration and hands-on learning. They explored the link between food waste and carbon emissions and saw how daily food choices affect climate change.
The workshop focused on practical habits. Participants selected ingredients directly from the store and learned to measure quantities accurately to reduce waste. They then prepared fresh, homemade pasta using simple, locally inspired ingredients, reinforcing the value of cooking from scratch. Beyond cooking, the session introduced sustainable waste management practices. Participants learned about home composting and observed composting worms up close, gaining a clear understanding of how organic waste can be turned into a useful resource instead of being discarded.
“When we bring people together and they see how simple it is to reduce food waste in their own kitchen, they are far more likely to change their habits. Small, practical steps can lead to immediate impact,” noted Climate Pact Ambassador Penelope Vasquez Hadjilyra.
The initiative aligns with the objectives of the European Climate Pact, which encourages citizens to take meaningful action towards climate neutrality.
By focusing on food, a core part of daily life, the workshop showed how climate action can start at home. At the end of the session, participants committed to one practical change to reduce food waste in their daily routines. These commitments, along with shared insights, will support continued community engagement and future initiatives. The event demonstrated that small changes in how people shop, cook and manage food can reduce waste, lower costs and cut carbon emissions.
For more information on the European Climate Pact, visit: European Climate Pact.
About European Climate Pact
Climate change is a critical threat that requires urgent and coordinated action. The European Climate Pact encourages everyone to take steps to help combat this challenge and build a better, greener future.
Launched by the European Commission, the Pact is part of the European Green Deal and supports the EU’s goal of becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050. It is a movement of people united around a common purpose, each taking action in their daily lives to help create a more sustainable Europe for all. The European Climate Pact brings together individuals, communities and organisations to fight climate change and adapt to its consequences. As part of the Pact, each of us can contribute to building a more sustainable future.
Learn more at: https://climate-pact.europa.eu/index_en
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