Thanks to AKL, the equivalent of 99 round trips with conventional car between Athens and Thessaloniki in CO2 emissions were prevented! Wait—how does that even make sense?
Let’s start from the beginning.
Following the insightful guidance from Boroume on food waste, a few weeks ago, we decided to take more direct, hands-on action. The "Boroume at the Farmers' Market" initiative relies on volunteers to collect unsold fruits and vegetables from markets across Athens, then distribute them to organizations supporting socially vulnerable groups.
Naturally, AKL was eager to contribute to this meaningful cause. Over the course of four weeks, our team participated with full commitment in the Boroume at the Farmers' Market action.
The results speak for themselves! In just a few hours,
- We "rescued" 1,238 kg of fruits and vegetables, which were then delivered to the City of Athens Reception and Solidarity Centre (KYADA) and The Home Project!
- This food rescue amounted to 2,560 meals and prevented 5,459 kg of CO₂ emissions—equivalent to those from 99 car trips between Athens and Thessaloniki!
- Our team was thrilled to take part in this impactful cause! With a bit of time, positive energy, and teamwork, achieving impressive results is truly within reach.
Learn more about the initiative here: https://www.boroume.gr/programmata/programs-detail/boroume-sti-laiki/