In response to African swine fever prevention policies, the government has designated year 115 as a key transition period and will fully prohibit the use of food waste for pig feeding starting in year 116. The K–12 Education Administration under the Ministry of Education has coordinated with the Ministry of Environment and local governments, encouraging schools to integrate food waste management with food and agricultural education, environmental education, and healthy eating education.
Qingjiang Elementary School in Taipei has installed compost bins and a “worm–vegetable symbiosis” system to process lunch food waste on site, incorporating it into classroom learning. Nanlong Junior High School in Kaohsiung links healthy eating concepts with food waste reuse and extends learning outcomes into family life.
Fengyuan Elementary School in Taitung uses Black Soldier Fly larvae to efficiently decompose food waste, guiding students to reflect on the relationship between dietary choices and sustainability. Huiwen Senior High School in Taichung classifies and preserves edible leftovers, collaborating with civil groups to support homeless individuals and disadvantaged families, reusing about 70% of edible leftovers daily.
The K–12 Education Administration will continue promoting daily food-saving practices and implement recognition mechanisms to build model schools, strengthen a culture of food conservation, and advance environmental sustainability.
