Our Sustainable Food
On Tuesday, October 8, from 11:00 to 15:00, the Green Office and The Lighthouse are organizing Sustainable Tuesday at the main campus of The Hague University of Applied Sciences. This year, the theme is “Our Sustainable Food,” and we warmly invite everyone to join us! The goal of this day is to raise awareness among students and staff about the impact of our current food system and the solutions available to make it more sustainable.
At the heart of the day is the “Harvest Hustle.” This market on the central square will showcase local, inspiring food initiatives that demonstrate how the food industry can be reimagined. On this day, you’ll have the chance to meet initiatives such as:
- Rechtstreex (bringing products directly from the farmer to your plate),
- Tuinderij Wijdehorst (sustainable, small-scale vegetable farming focused on the local community),
- An excursion to Stadsoase Spinozahof, a beautiful local community garden just a 15-minute walk away, located in the heart of the Schilderswijk.
Special guest, Hague-based culinary expert Pierre Wind, will tell us more about sustainable cooking and also prepare a small dish, using ingredients from the participating food initiatives.
Our Art Lovers are also present again and in the greenhouse on the square, artist Charlotte van Winden will present her manifesto, among other things: “8 life lessons we can learn from our Underground Farmers”.
In addition, colleagues and students will offer workshops and presentations from programs such as Nutrition and Dietetics, Spatial Development, and Business Studies. The program is still being expanded.
We are also looking for degree programs interested in assignments, projects, or collaborations around the theme “Our Sustainable Food.” This theme can be explored from various perspectives, such as health, quality, social impact, economics, and logistics. Feel free to contact us at greenoffice@hhs.nl.
Mark your calendar and don’t miss it!
We look forward to seeing you there! 🌱