Madame Frigo: A sustainable recipe for success

One third of the food produced in Switzerland – about 2.2 million tonnes – ends up in the garbage bin every year. Almost half of that in private households. This is the starting point for two young women and their pioneering project Madame Frigo: through communal refrigerators accessible to the public, residents can make any unused edible food available to others free of charge.

Open refrigerator, a woman’s hand takes an apple from the refrigerator.

Switzerland-wide eco-commitment

This offering, which can easily be integrated into daily life, gives private households the opportunity to make a positive contribution to reducing food waste. The project was started by two young women in Bern. With the support of the Migros Pioneer Fund, Madame Frigo is being expanded to locations across Switzerland. One particular aim is to promote an appreciation of food among the young population. That is why Madame Frigo offers educational opportunities such as learning modules and workshops.