Food Waste 101
Globally, what percentage of food is wasted or lost each year?
30-40%
How many pounds of food have been recovered by the Food Recovery Program?
Over ONE MILLION!
Name one way you can get involved in food waste reduction.
- Volunteer, access food security and food waste reduction services, reduce food waste at home, visit The Freedge, etc...
Name one core program of sustainable connections other than Toward Zero Waste
Think local first, food and farming, cloud mountain, energy and green building, housing and smart growth
Which sector produces the most food waste in Wa State? Commercial or residential?
Commercial
What is the Food Recovery Program's mission?
We aim to reduce food insecurity and address climate change by redistributing nutritious surplus food to neighbors experiencing hunger.
Name one food security resource in Whatcom County
The Freedge, Bellingham Food Bank, Birchwood Food Desert Fighters, neighborhood food pantries, etc.
Where can you find The Freedge?
2316 Kulshan St. right behind the RE Store!
What gas is produced when food waste breaks down in the LANDFILL?
Methane
3.5 million gallons!
Name one thing you can do to reduce food waste as an individual.
Food safety, meal planning, smart shopping habits, deciphering dates, proper food storage, First in First out, utilize your food scraps and be resourceful in the kitchen
What are the three components of the Food Recovery Program?
Donors, Volunteers, Recipients
What percentage of Whatcom County landfills are made of organic waste?
29-30%
Name one Food Recovery Program Donor.
Erin bakers, grace harbor farms, colophon cafe, boundary bay, Starbucks, woods coffee, cafe rumba, etc.
What is one of the top three best ways to reduce and manage food waste?
Reduce food waste, feed other people, feed animals
Name one activity (other than the Food Recovery Program) that the Toward Zero Waste team does
-Waste assessments, sup support, zero waste events, organics recycling
How many acres of farmland in the U.S. are wasted to produce food that is never eaten?
80 Million
What type of food recovery does our program specialize in?
What is the Use Food Well Washington Plan
A roadmap for Washington to reduce its food waste by 50% by 2030. While not a law, it is a compilation of best practices and suggestions to achieve this goal by 2030.
What year was SC founded?
2002