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Discover the world of food waste through an interactive GPS scavenger hunt that makes you aware of our impact on the environment. Learn practical solutions as you explore the city and become a real sustainability hero.

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Food Waste treasure hunt - GPS treasure hunt Food & Drink

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Zwolse Lekkernijen

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de culinaire tradities van Zwolle. Wandel langs bakkerijen, markten en restaurants en leer alles over Blauwvinge…
Eten & Drinken 11-12 year
45 min 2,0 km 10
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Foodtour door De Pijp

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek de lekkerste buurt van Amsterdam! De Pijp staat bekend om de Albert Cuypmarkt, gezellige restaurants en een mix …
Eten & Drinken 13-14 year
50 min 2,0 km 10

Featured this week: example questions for Food Waste

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

How much water do you drink with food?
A little bit Very much Nothing at all Only a lot of
What smells good?
Fresh bread Dirty food Old fish Tainted milk
What can you use old vegetables for?
Making soup Making a cushion Making shoes Creating a book
What do you do with a half-eaten apple?
Continue eating later Immediate disposal Throwing it Buried
Where do you store ice creams?
In the freezer On the kitchen counter In the sun Under the bed
How long can you store food?
A few days Forever Very long A whole year
What colour does a banana turn when it is too old?
Brown Purple Pink White
Where does dirty food belong?
In the bin On the table In your bed In the toy chest
Create a food waste treasure hunt for Ages 3-4
Which banana is best to eat?
A banana with brown dots A whole green banana A black banana A banana with the skin on
What happens when you put apples and bananas together?
Bananas ripen faster They will sing together They become best friends They swap colours
What can you do if your belly is already full?
Stop eating Even more food Eating very quickly Standing on your head
What do you do with milk that has turned sour?
Discard Drink up Lying about it Draw with it
Which animals help clean up food scraps?
Chickens Elephants Penguins Tigers
What grows on stale bread?
Mold Flowers Grass Trees
What can you do with leftover vegetables?
Making soup Putting them on like socks Playing football with it Using them as phones
Which vegetables last the longest?
Carrots Save Bananas Ice cream
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How many sandwiches does an average Dutch child throw away a year?
53 rolls 5 sandwiches 200 rolls 1 roll
What can you do with the stalks of broccoli?
Peeling and co-cooking Always throw away Use as a toothpick Give to the cat
What's the best thing to do if you've cooked too much food?
Keep in fridge for tomorrow Discarding everything immediately Leave it until it runs out Eating everything in one go
What can you do with peeling potatoes?
Throw on the compost heap In the ordinary dustbin Save for later Give to the postman
What does it mean when roots become pliable?
They lose moisture but are often still tasty They have become toxic They are growing They are in pain
What can you do to prevent bananas from ripening too quickly?
Store them separately from other fruit Wrapping them in plastic Putting them in the sun Washing them every day
What dish can you make from leftover potatoes?
Potato biscuits Cake Candy Ice cream
What is the best way to store fruit?
In a cool, dry place In hot water In a plastic bag in the sun In the freezer
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What vegetable or fruit waste can you use to grow new plants?
Lentils in a glass of water Banana peels in the ground Apple block house in water Cucumber peeling in the sun
Which vegetables are best not to store side by side?
Tomatoes and cucumbers Carrots and onions Sweet pepper and courgette Lettuce and radishes
What is the best way to keep herbs fresh for longer?
Putting them in a glass of water, like flowers Drying them in the oven Put them in the freezer Soak them in warm milk
What is a good way to avoid buying in too much food?
Making a shopping list Always go shopping when hungry Buying as many offers as possible Never look at the expiry date
How can you tell if potatoes are still good to eat?
They should not be green or have long shoots They should always be smooth and shiny They may no longer have soil on them They should feel cold
What can you do with leftover vegetables that have become a bit limp?
Making a soup Washing them in the washing machine Putting them in the sun Sprinkle them with sugar
Which type of packaging keeps vegetables fresh the longest?
Perforated plastic bags Tightly knotted plastic bags Cardboard boxes Aluminium foil
Which part of a chicken leg is often discarded but is actually edible?
The cartilage The springs The claws The beak
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On average, how much water is needed to produce 1 kg of beef?
15,000 litres 5,000 litres 25,000 litres 1,000 litres
What is 'portion distortion'?
The phenomenon of portions getting bigger and bigger Misjudging nutritional values Forgetting meals Storing food incorrectly
How much CO2 equivalent is emitted annually from food waste worldwide?
3.3 gigatonnes 1.1 gigatonnes 5.5 gigatonnes 8.2 gigatonnes
Which food has the longest shelf life after passing its THT date?
Honey Milk Bread Yoghurt
What innovative solution are some supermarkets using to combat food waste?
AI systems that predict supply and demand Robots advising customers Drones that deliver products Holograms showing products
How much of the food waste in the Netherlands is composted?
About 50% About 20% About 80% About 10%
What is the main cause of food waste in developing countries?
Poor storage facilities and transport Consumers buying too much Strict beauty requirements of supermarkets Large portion sizes in restaurants
What is the difference between 'best before' (THT) and 'use by' (TGT)?
THT is a quality indicator, TGT a safety indicator THT applies to fresh produce, TGT to perishables THT is mandatory, TGT is voluntary There is no difference, they are synonyms
Create a food waste treasure hunt for Ages 13-14
Which European law regulates the hierarchy for food waste management?
EU Waste Framework Directive European food law Sustainability Directive Europe EU Environmental Standards Act
What percentage of all fish caught do not end up on our plates?
35% 20% 50% 15%
Which factor contributes most to food waste in restaurants?
Portions too large Incorrect storage Wrong preparation Too much variety on menu
How much land is used annually for food production that ends up being thrown away?
1.4 billion hectares (size of China) 800 million hectares 2.1 billion hectares 500 million hectares
What percentage of Dutch bread production is thrown away every year?
12-15% 8-10% 20-25% 5-7%
At what stage of the food chain does most food waste occur in developing countries?
After harvest and during storage At the consumer's home In restaurants and catering In supermarkets
What type of food waste is called 'field losses'?
Crops left in the field after harvest Crops damaged during transport Crops not meeting quality requirements Crops spoilt by weather
Which Dutch organisation is specifically concerned with combating food waste?
Food Bank Netherlands Nature and environment Greenpeace Netherlands World Wildlife Fund Netherlands
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