NWAMI International Malta (NIM) has unveiled an innovative zero-waste recipe book aimed at young chefs aged six to 14.
The book, part of NIM’s Foodwise Families initiative, combines global recipes that transform food scraps into delicious dishes with interactive activities, eco-friendly tips and an “economics for kids” section, promoting fun and meaningful lessons in sustainability.
Recipes include inspiring creations such as banana peel treats from India and French croutons from stale bread, paired with stories of cultural resilience that highlight how families worldwide maximise every ingredient.
The cookbook also features artwork by young students who participated in a competition to reflect the beauty of cultural diversity and zero-waste cooking.
The Foodwise Families project, supported by APS Bank and the Hive digital agency, included a series of cooking workshops during which families from different backgrounds came together to prepare zero-waste meals, using tips and traditions from around the world. These workshops are scheduled to continue in 2025, providing an opportunity for participants to learn new skills and contribute to reducing the environmental and climate damage caused by food waste.
The new recipe book features the work of the art competition winner, 11-year-old Gael Ferraglia Buston on the cover, together with the works of four runners-up.
Maria Gabrielle Doublesin, president at NWAMI International Malta, said: “It is clear from the submissions to our art competition that many children are really thinking about the impact of food waste and what can be done to reduce it. Many congratulations to Gael on his achievement and to all the runners-up for their great work.”
Jeremy Vassallo, CSR manager at APS Bank, added: “Supporting the Foodwise Families project was important for us as it touched on all our main CSR pillars to support the community. With it’s focus on education, inclusion and sustainability, NIM has created an initiative which, through this recipe book and other ongoing events, can continue to bring communities in Malta together while at the same time tackling the important issue of food waste.”
The Foodwise Families zero-waste recipe book is available against a donation with proceeds going to support future NIM projects. For more information, click here.
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