As part of our participation in the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE project, Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus has developed three informative infographics to support awareness and education around food waste prevention and sustainable practices in Cyprus.

These visuals are simple tools meant to be shared in communities, businesses, schools, and homes helping more people understand how small daily actions can lead to big change.

🔽 Scroll down to explore and download the infographics!

📊 1. Food Use Hierarchy

This infographic shows the most to least preferred ways to manage food waste, from prevention and donation to composting and landfilling. It’s a powerful reminder that throwing away food should always be the last resort. Let’s rethink how we value food.

🏷️ 2. “Use By” vs “Best Before” Labels

Confused by food date labels? You’re not alone. This infographic breaks down the difference between the two — and why understanding them can help reduce unnecessary food waste while keeping us safe.

🌍 3. Why Compost?

Each year, thousands of tonnes of food and organic waste in Cyprus end up in landfills, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, unpleasant odors, and lost resources. But there’s a simple, powerful solution available to each of us: composting.

At Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus, we believe composting is more than a waste management tool, it’s a climate action and a community-strengthening practice.

🌱 4. Composting Basics

What goes in the compost? How do you start? This easy-to-read guide introduces the basics of composting at home or in your community. Turning food scraps into soil is a climate-friendly solution that starts with you

🌱 5. Festivals without plastics

Plastic pollution is a growing crisis, but reuse can change the story. Explore how we could take action for #FestivalsWithoutPlastics through simple, reusable alternatives that protect our planet.