The worksheet encourages self-awareness, responsibility, and reflection. It helps students identify patterns in their food waste, understand the reasons behind it, and think about possible solutions, connecting directly to sustainable living and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
he Food Waste Diary is a student worksheet designed to help learners track and reflect on their daily food waste over the course of one week.
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For each day, students record:
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Meal – when the food was wasted (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack).
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Food – what type of food was thrown away.
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How much – the approximate quantity (e.g., half a bowl, five spoons).
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Why – the reason for throwing the food away (not hungry, didn’t like it, too much on the plate, expired, etc.).
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What did I do with it – how the waste was handled (thrown in the trash, composted, fed to animals, saved for later).
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The diary covers seven days, giving students a clear overview of their personal or family food waste habits.
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At the end of the week, students answer three reflection questions:
a) Which type of food was most often left over?
b) What was the main reason for leftovers?
c) What did I usually do with the leftovers?