Colombo Workshop Connects School Learning with Reducing Food Waste
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Food safety and resource conservation should become everyday habits for children, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told a national workshop in Colombo on 28 January.
Held at the Galle Face Hotel, the meeting examined how schools could teach circular economy principles through practical activities. The initiative formed part of a food-sector project supported by the European Union and implemented with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
Participants considered action plans involving education officials, policymakers and youth and skills development organisations. The programme sought to build an educational foundation for more sustainable food practices by 2027.
The Prime Minister highlighted sensible portion sizes, reducing leftovers and sharing household responsibilities. Her remarks placed the emphasis on behaviour at home and school, alongside lessons about using resources efficiently.
Source: news.lk
