The food industry is responsible for 22 % of carbon emissions in Denmark. The increase of climate emissions are causing tremendous and long-lasting problems for our planet. The changes that occur in the natural environment due to climate gas emissions may be irreversible, and the consequences of the problem are about to be a great concern for the humans that live today, as well as for the ones in the future. The consequences of the climate change concern agriculture and food supply on a greater scale, and are hitting the consumers directly.

Through our project, we explored waste sorting in Denmark, Roskilde Municipality, and Roskilde University. Government and municipal initiatives promote waste sorting, but regulations differ for households and businesses like the university. Implementing waste sorting at the university may incur costs and require behavioral changes. Despite current challenges, our waste sorting station and behavioral design solution could benefit the environment and generate economic returns. Although implementation at the university requires effort, it is realistic and financially viable.