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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 5 October 2026.

What can you do with old roots?
Making carrot soup Building a house Use as a pen Use as a phone
What do you do with empty egg shells?
In the bin Eat up As a toy As a hat
What do you look at to see if food is still good?
How it looks How tough it is What colour the packaging is How big it is
How do you feel if a peach is ripe?
He feels soft He feels very hard He feels cold He feels wet
What does a plant need to grow?
Water and light Music only Toys only Candy only
Which animal likes to eat breadcrumbs?
Birds Elephants Fish Snakes
What do you do when you haven't finished everything?
Save for later Throwing everything away Hide Throwing on the ground
What can a chicken do with grain scraps?
Eat up Build with it Playing with it Flying with it
Create a food waste treasure hunt for Ages 3-4
Where do you best store bread so it doesn't go bad quickly?
In a bread bin On heating In the freezer In the bathroom
How much food should you scoop onto your plate?
As much as you can eat Quite a mountain As much as dad The whole plate full
What is the best thing to do with food leftovers from your plate?
Putting them in a container for later Throwing them on the ground Tucking them under your bed Putting them in your pocket
What happens to food waste in the compost heap?
They become good earth They become toys They are going to fly They become cars
What can you do with leftover pasta?
Making a pasta salad Making necklaces Combing your hair with it Making a nest of it
What can you do with over-ripe bananas?
Baking banana bread Using them as gloves Hanging them on the wall Turning it into a hat
What happens when you make too much food?
Food remains It becomes less by itself It gets more expensive It's going to taste harder
What can you make from leftover rice?
Rice pudding A ball Paint A cap
Create a food waste treasure hunt for Ages 5-6
What does it mean when lettuce gets a little limp?
It needs water and can still be used It is immediately toxic It tastes best now It must be cooked
What is the 'Too Good To Go' app?
An app to buy cheap surplus food A games app An app to take photos A weather app
Which month is 'Stop Food Waste' month in the Netherlands?
September December March June
What does the 'Best before' date on packaging mean?
After this date it is still possible, but look and smell first After this date, it becomes toxic It has to be eaten exactly on that day It automatically becomes bad
How much water is wasted when you throw away an apple?
125 litres 1 litre 10 litres 1000 litres
How many pizzas does each Dutch person throw away on average per year?
2 whole pizzas 10 pizzas Half pizza 20 pizzas
What is seasonal vegetable?
Vegetables that grow at a certain time of year Vegetables that always taste the same Canned vegetables Vegetables that are very expensive
What is a farmers' market?
A market where farmers sell their fresh produce A playground for children A place to buy old stuff A shop for clothes
Create a food waste treasure hunt for Ages 7-8
What is the best place to store bananas so they stay good longer?
At room temperature, not in the fridge In the freezer In the fridge In hot water
What percentage of all food produced worldwide is thrown away?
About a third (33%) About a fifth (20%) About half (50%) About one-tenth (10%)
What is the difference between composting and discarding?
Composting turns waste into nutrients for plants Composting is the same as throwing away Composting involves burning everything Composting can only be done with meat
What is the best thing to do with peeling potatoes?
In the organic waste bin or on compost In the ordinary dustbin Flushing into the toilet In the neighbour's letterbox
What is the best place in the fridge to store meat and fish?
Lower shelf, where it is coldest Top shelf, where it is warmest In the door In the vegetable drawer
Approximately how long can you store cooked rice in the fridge?
2-3 days 1 week 1 day 2 weeks
How can you tell if eggs are still good without opening them?
Putting them in a glass of water - good eggs sink They shake - good eggs make noise Keeping them in the sunlight They weigh on a scale
What percentage of all tomatoes grown are thrown away?
About 25% About 5% About 60% About 90%
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Which method is most effective for keeping bananas fresh for longer?
Wrap the stem with plastic film Keeping them in the fridge Putting them in a paper bag Storing them under water
What does 'best before' mean on UK food products?
Same as 'best before' Same as 'to be used until' The production date The ideal consumption date
What is the 'food pyramid' in the context of food waste?
A hierarchy of solutions to food waste An overview of which foods are most wasted A diagram of food production by country A graph of food prices over time
What percentage of all fish caught ends up being wasted?
About 35% About 15% About 50% About 5%
What is 'gleaning' in the context of food waste?
Harvesting leftover crops in fields Cleaning fruit and vegetables Sorting waste Storing food in the freezer
What is the biggest challenge in reducing food waste in restaurants?
Large portion sizes and unpredictable demand High cost of ingredients Lack of cooling space Poor quality of suppliers
By what year should food waste be halved according to UN targets?
2030 2025 2035 2040
What is the main reason consumers throw away food?
Overbought Not liked Incorrect storage Forgetting it was there
Create a food waste treasure hunt for Ages 13-14
Which app was launched in the Netherlands to combat food waste in restaurants?
Too Good To Go Food Rescue Save Food No Waste
How much bread does an average Dutch household throw away each year?
9 whole loaves 15 whole loaves 5 whole loaves 20 whole loaves
Which factor has the biggest impact on the shelf life of fruit and vegetables?
Temperature during storage Humidity Light Packaging type
What percentage of all rice produced worldwide is lost?
20-25% 10-15% 30-35% 5-10%
How many litres of milk does an average Dutch household throw away every year?
7 litres 12 litres 3 litres 15 litres
What is the difference between food loss and food waste?
Loss is unintentional, waste is avoidable There is no difference between the two terms Loss happens at home, waste in companies Waste is more expensive than loss
What percentage of total methane emissions are caused by food waste?
8-10% 15-20% 3-5% 25-30%
Which country has the lowest rate of food waste per capita in Europe?
Greece Netherlands Germany France
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A Food Waste scavenger hunt is a GPS-guided outdoor activity with quiz questions about Food Waste, part of the theme Food & Drink. You walk a route past various locations and answer fun questions along the way.

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