Courage to save food: Courage Day in Meißen inspires!

Courage to save food: Courage Day in Meißen inspires!

Today, June 26, 2025, numerous interested people gathered at the Freie Werkschule in Meißen to take part in this year's Courage Day. This event, which was organized by the Klimaschul-AG, follows last year's Climate School Day and is dedicated to a highly topical topic: food waste. With a total of 20 workshops, participants are offered a wide range of activities that aim to raise awareness of the sustainable use of food and provide valuable information. As saechsische.de reports, not only theory is on the agenda, but also practical approaches to avoiding waste.

One of the highlights is a demonstration that focuses on identifying edible foods despite the best-before date (BBD). Eleven-year-old student Ronja tried a tomato sauce that had already expired in 2021. This action highlights the fact that best before dates are often misleading. On many packaging, the best before date is stated as “Best before (end)” and only refers to the quality of a food, but not to its actual shelf life. As wiki.foodsharing.de explains, there is no guarantee that a product will retain its best properties until this date, and a shorter best before date can often even lead to increased sales.

Innovative projects against food waste

Another impressive project that was presented as part of Courage Day is the “Bicycle Fairteiler” concept from Leipzig. This is an initiative that allows food to be dropped off and taken away free of charge using bicycles with special boxes. This creative idea could also be considered in Meißen to further reduce local food waste. This shows that creative solutions are needed to promote the conscious use of our resources.

In addition, board games for blind and visually impaired people were also tested on Courage Day. The blind version of “Mensch ärgere Dich nicht” is an example of the inclusive approach of the event. The games are specially designed to feature tactile game pieces and a dimpled game board, which brought big smiles to participants' faces.

Diversity and encounters in the women's diversity studio

Another important part of the program was the stand of the Women's Diversity Atelier, where women from Libya, Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey were able to present their cultures and lifestyles. The lively library offered visitors the opportunity to try regional pastries and learn Arabic. This intercultural exchange not only enriches community life in Meißen, but also offers opportunities for encounters and mutual understanding.

Overall, Courage Day is not just about sharing information, but also about practical approaches to raising awareness of important issues such as food waste and cultural diversity. The working school impressively shows how complexity can be conveyed in a lively setting and what role education plays in sustainable development.