With this project we want to address the issue of food waste.The idea of the project started in a training about project writing, where Daniel and Egor discussed their values for green initiatives and Daniel (who is a chef) started mentioning all the food waste in the domestic households and how this issue starts with the lack of education. When sketching the [PROBLEM] statistics according to Eurostat say almost 60 million tons of food in the EU are thrown out every year. More than 31 million tons (54%) of that are from regular households and around 12 million tons come from processing and manufacturing. (https://bit.ly/3UJsAIU) This problem is critical, as Eurostat roughly estimates that around 10% of all food made available to EU consumers (at retail, food services and households) may be wasted. At the same time, over 37 million people in the EU can't afford a quality meal every second day. (https://bit.ly/3wpcTN6 ) Young people often lack meal-planning and cooking skills, face rising living costs, and are key consumers; tackling food waste empowers them to save money, gain skills, and act sustainably. As a response to the identified issues, with this project we [AIM] to improve the knowledge of young people on food waste and raise awareness about the issue. Our [OBJECTIVES] for Don’t WASTE, go TASTE are: O1: Educate 36 youth on how to avoid food waste and use food more efficiently during the 12 months of the project O2: Empower 12 youths with fewer opportunities on socialising, working with different cultures and performing in unfamiliar environments during the 12 months of the project O3: Raise awareness about the negative effects of food waste of at least 50 people through a workshop, created during the 7 days by 36 youth and through the 12 months of the project During the 7 days of the mobility we will educate 36 youth from 6 different countries (Romania, Estonia, Turkiye, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Poland) using non-formal methods, regarding how to avoid food waste and use food more efficiently. We will also improve the knowledge of the participants on how to plan out their meals and avoid possible waste. Moreover, we will help the 36 youths create a workshop for the local community to raise awareness on the consequences of food waste. By implementing this project we want to raise awareness among young people about the problem of food waste and equip them with practical tools to reduce it in their daily lives. The project aims to empower 36 youth from six countries to become more responsible consumers, to gain sustainable cooking and meal-planning skills, and to understand the wider social and environmental consequences of waste. At the same time, we want to strengthen their competences in teamwork, intercultural dialogue and active participation, showing them that they can influence their communities through concrete actions. By co-creating a digital guide and organising local workshops, participants will act as multipliers, spreading knowledge and inspiring behavioural change beyond the exchange. In this way, the project contributes both to personal development and to the broader goal of building greener, more inclusive communities. By implementing “Don’t WASTE, Go TASTE”, we aim to empower young Europeans to act as changemakers for sustainability, combining environmental awareness with practical life skills. The exchange will not only address food waste but also promote inclusive participation, digital creativity (through the online cookbook and videos), and European citizenship. The project strengthens young people’s confidence to take part in civic life and connects local actions to EU-wide strategies such as the European Green Deal, the EU Youth Goals, and the Erasmus+ horizontal priorities of inclusion, digitalisation and sustainability. In this way, the project contributes to building greener, fairer and more resilient communities across Europe.