The Local Germany https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Food waste or gourmet grub? How one German hotel is changing the culture of leftovers When it comes to leftovers, many probably don't think of culinary delights. A four-star hotel in Bremerhaven shows that exactly that is possible. https://www.thelocal.de/20200306/food-waste-or-four-star-cuisine-a-restaurant-fights-food Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:07:25 +0100 food-waste-or-four-star-cuisine-a-restaurant-fights-food How activists are battling German food waste with illegal dumpster diving Hunting through rubbish bins and for unsold goods is against the law in Germany. But activists are flouting rules to take action against food waste. https://www.thelocal.de/20190618/how-activists-are-battling-german-food-waste-with-illegal-dumpster-diving Tue, 18 Jun 2019 10:16:41 +0200 how-activists-are-battling-german-food-waste-with-illegal-dumpster-diving Germany wastes 1.7 million tons of bread a year Germans are known for their love of bread, with more than 3,200 different types on offer every day in 11,000 bakeries across the country. But a new study says bread and bakery goods are also causing a lot of food waste. https://www.thelocal.de/20181005/germany-wastes-17-million-tons-of-bread-a-year Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:52:35 +0200 germany-wastes-17-million-tons-of-bread-a-year