Zero Waste Week 2020: Tackling Food Waste

University of Waterloo Sustainability

Looking for ways to reduce your food waste? This workshop provides tangible ways to use up food scraps before they hit the green bin!

Did you know that up to 50% of a household&#x27;s waste is generated in the kitchen? We want to change that.Join Maison Verte, UW Food Services, and the Sustainability Office to learn about some practical tips and resources for cutting down on waste in your own kitchen. We&#x27;ll cover a range of topics, including:<ul><li>How to keep produce fresh for longer</li><li>How to regrow and preserve food scraps</li><li>Recipes to salvage food scraps</li><li>Campus and community resources for composting </li></ul>All workshop attendees will be entered into a random prize draw for a microgreen starter kit ($50 value), and will receive a resource package with bonus tips and recipes.This workshop is part of <a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainability/events/zero-waste-week-2020-home-edition" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zero Waste Week 2020: Home Edition</a>. We encourage you to check out other challenges and activities throughout the week, including the mason jar challenge and Waste Warrior sorting quiz!<h3>About the Presenters</h3>Anam Rahman &amp; Divya Sarin | Maison VerteAnam and Divya are co-founders of Maison Verte. MV is a social enterprise with the underlying goal of improving food security and sustainability under their three pillars: Community, Research, and Education.Nicole Pin, Food Services | University of Waterloo Nicole is a registered dietitian with the University of Waterloo Food Services department. She supports menu development and nutrition programming with an emphasis on health, wellness, and sustainable food habits in the university community.Andrea Bale, Sustainability Office | University of WaterlooAndrea is the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator in the Sustainability Office at UWaterloo, who leads engagement and outreach activities that promote sustainable living and learning to the campus community.

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