ACWW Resolution Addressing Food Waste
Be it resolved that ACWW facilitates both action and advocacy on the issue of food waste, recognizing that food waste occurs throughout the global food supply chain, and that coordinated action is required to migrate food loss and wastage at every stage.
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
This day is observed on September 29th and is co-convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The day’s goal is to raise awareness of food loss and waste, and to promote action to reduce it. The 2024 theme is “Climate Finance for Food Loss and Waste Reduction”.
2024 – Food Desert – Access and Availability
Where Are Food Deserts Located?
How Are Food Deserts Identified?
What can we do?
2025 – Food Waste – Utilization and Stability
Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7-13, 2025
https://www.foodwastepreventionweek.com
Food Waste Hero Scorecard
ACWW Food Waste Flyer
Food Waste Handout
Healthy Living
Availability of Foods
February Food Waste Activities
This month activities are very interesting and I hope you enjoy them.
The first activity is geared to adults. It is a 14 day challenge that I have started. I am enjoying it and I hope you will also. This challenge gives some solutions for food waste. Below is the website to go to:
zerowastechef.com/14-days-to-zero-food-waste
The other activity for kids is a video on YouTube.
Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story
It is a 75 minute video
The movie follows a couple who have pledged to live off food waste and shares their discoveries about how our systems are set up to force us to waste food.
Summer Fun Activities
This summer, families can make a positive impact on reducing food waste while having fun through activities like composting, creating crafts with recycled materials, and even learning about food waste through games and documentaries.
Here are some fun activities to encourage food waste reduction:
1. Composting Fun
Start a compost bin. Involve kids in building & maintaining a compost bin, learning about the benefits of nutrient rich soil.
2. Composting Challenge
Encourage kids to track food scraps and learn about what can be composted, turning it into a fun game.
3. Composting Party
Host a fun day where everyone can contribute to the compost pile, whether it’s with kitchen scraps or yard waste.
You can YouTube to get all the ideas needed to begin composting to advancing your already existing compost pile.
Stay tuned to Creative Reuse and Crafting.
2026 – Four Critical Factors Affecting Food Security
ACWW Understanding Food Security Brochure
Climate Change
Energy Security
Conflict
Water Security
Grant Information
CWC Project Addressing Food Waste
Grant Application
Food Waste Focus Grant Budget
Grant Final Report