Food Waste and Sustainability Solutions
Understanding our impact on the environment Exploring practical solutions for a sustainable future
What is Sustainability?
Meeting our needs without harming future generations Using resources wisely and responsibly Protecting the environment for tomorrow Creating a balance between people, planet, and prosperity
Think About This...
How much food do you think your family throws away each week? What happens to that food after it goes in the bin?
The Zero Waste Movement
Aim to send nothing to landfill Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Rot Design waste out of the system Every item has value and purpose
New Zealand Food Waste Facts
What Happens to Food in Landfills?
Food breaks down without oxygen (anaerobic decomposition) Produces methane gas - a powerful greenhouse gas Methane is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide Contributes significantly to climate change
Composting vs Landfill
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Calculate Your Family's Food Waste Cost
Step 1: Estimate weekly food waste (in dollars) Step 2: Multiply by 52 weeks Step 3: Compare to something you want to buy Step 4: Discuss with your family tonight!
Food Rescue in Action
KiwiHarvest - rescues surplus food from businesses Delivers to communities in need Saved over 3 million meals in 2022 Prevents good food from going to waste
Remember This
"Small actions by many people can create big changes for our planet"