Cultural awareness of the problem of food waste is on the rise–thanks in part to Elaine Fiore, a schoolteacher from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida who has spearheaded the Food Waste Prevention Week national campaign.
The number of Food Waste Prevention Week partners and sponsors has increased by more than 342% since 2021.
More than 500 partners from around the United States are joining forces for Food Waste Prevention Week 2023, set for April 10-16.
The week-long campaign educates the public about the actions the average person can take to reduce food waste at home, at work, and in the community.
This year’s Food Waste Prevention Week sponsors include Hellmann’s, Publix, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Arizona State University College of Global Futures, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the South Florida Hunger Coalition, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, the Healthy Living Coalition, and the Washington Department of Ecology.
Food Waste Prevention Week’s seven-day event features a dynamic schedule of virtual and in-person educational events for a variety of audiences.
Events include workshops, student art contests, food waste trivia and quizzes, upcycled food events, and a game show-themed social media campaign during the week of the event.
Partner organizations have the opportunity to utilize a robust communications toolkit with digital advertising materials, event and messaging templates, and more.
This year’s partner resources also include many materials in Spanish.
A significant part of Food Waste Prevention Week’s offerings is a free webinar series hosted by a diverse group of expert stakeholders and industry players from across the food system, including state and local governments, schools, zero waste advocates, the hospitality industry, and others.
To register for webinars, view a list of upcoming in-person events, download food waste education resources, or register as a partner or sponsor, visit www.FoodWastePreventionWeek.com.
Food Waste Prevention Week is a seven-day online and in-person initiative designed to amplify public awareness of the problem of food waste and the work being done to address it, to bring food waste advocates together to share solutions, and to educate the public about what the average person can do to help.
Since its beginnings in 2018, Food Waste Prevention Week has grown rapidly to include more than 500 partners in the United States and around the world.
From government agencies to professional sports teams, and grocery store chains to nonprofits, our diverse partners share a passion for food waste education.
For more information about Food Waste Prevention Week and its many online and in-person events and resources, visit www.FoodWastePreventionWeek.com.