From Starter to Sustainability: A Sourdough Workshop

This interactive workshop introduces participants to the practice of sourdough baking and its connection to sustainability. The event begins with a short presentation on sourdough, food waste, and sustainable food systems, explaining how traditional baking methods can support more responsible food consumption.

Participants will learn how sourdough contributes to reduced food waste, improved food preservation, and healthier food systems. The session will also highlight digestive benefits and the positive effects of sourdough fermentation on the gut microbiome.

After the introduction, participants will take part in a guided tasting of different types of sourdough bread, exploring flavours, textures, and fermentation techniques. The workshop also includes a hands-on activity where each participant will prepare their own sourdough starter to take home, giving them the practical knowledge to continue baking sustainably.

The event combines education, tasting, and practical skills, creating an engaging learning experience that connects sustainability with everyday food habits.

Practical information

Participation is open to everyone, not only students. There are 25 seats available.

Pre-registration

Pre-registration is required. Sign-up is done through a Google Form linked below, which will automatically close once 25 participants have registered. Due to limited seats, early registration is recommended.

Sourdough workshop | Registration

Organisers

The workshop is hosted by Food Saving Lund, a non-profit organisation working to reduce food waste and promote sustainable food practices. The event is organised in collaboration with Hub & Café and in cooperation with the Social Sciences Student Union, bringing people together around sustainability, food awareness, and climate action.

The event is part of Sustainability Week 2026, which runs between 13-18 April. Sustainability Week is an annual event in Lund organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipality. The week serves as a platform for bringing together ideas, raising public awareness and for inspiring sustainable change. 

See the full programme at the Sustainability Week webpage | hallbarhetsveckan.event.lu.se