health
diciembre 19, 2025
¿Cómo reducir el desperdicio de comida en las fiestas de fin de año?
Las reuniones familiares, las novenas, las cenas empresariales y los encuentros entre amigos en Navidad convierten a la cocina en el corazón de las festividades. Sin embargo, detrás de las mesas abundantes se esconde el aumento significativo del desperdicio de alimentos.
TL;DR
- The December holiday season in Colombia sees a significant increase in food waste due to abundant cooking for family gatherings, novenas, and parties.
- Universidad ECCI's Gastronomy Program is urging Colombians to adopt more responsible kitchen practices to reduce food waste.
- A common tradition of cooking more than necessary leads to a large amount of food ending up in the trash.
- Inappropriate waste management contributes to pollution, excessive use of water and energy, and pressure on ecosystems.
- Simple practices like cooking only what is needed, using all ingredients, and planning meals in advance can make a difference.
- ECCI will host a public demonstration on YouTube teaching how to prepare a sustainable Christmas dessert using leftovers like natilla, arroz con leche, and panetón.
- Recommendations for zero-waste cooking include planning quantities, storing leftovers properly, marking dates, and using aesthetically imperfect produce.