Meet the finalists of the EWWR 2024 in the “citizen(s)” category:

• De sobra a sabroso, de chatgpt al gozo implemented by Marlén Alonso Castaño, in Langreo.

Marlén Alonso participated in EWWR by creating Cucuruxiñas en la cocina (Little Owls in the Kitchen), an Instagram profile focused on using leftovers and raising awareness about food waste. She shared 11 daily recipes created with ChatGPT using scraps, saving over 3kg of food waste.

• Reduce, reuse… recipe! implemented by Trieste Without Waste, in Trieste.

Trieste Without Waste (citizens group) organised an interactive public event featuring stories, games, and tips on reducing food waste and reusing kitchen resources. The event raised awareness, showcased local initiatives, and ended with a waste-free picnic. Activities were promoted on Facebook during EWWR.

• Shame-Lotsa-Vergüenza implemented by Garazi Sánchez Ortun, in Getxo.

Garazi Sánchez, professional surfer and marine advocate, promotes education to inspire action. During EWWR, she gave talks in primary schools, showed her environmental documentary Vergüenza, and organised a fun waste collection event with awareness worksheets to engage students in caring for the environment.

Find out who wins this category at the EWWR Awards Ceremony in Leeuwarden (NL) on 12 June 2025! 🔗 Secure your spot here ✅