Ecology Encouraging Washingtonians To Reduce Food Waste This Week

Washington communities are taking action to reduce food waste and support a healthier, more resilient food system. Food Waste Prevention Week runs now through Sunday, October 4th, with events statewide, including in Bellingham, Renton, Tukwila, Carnation and Spokane County (see below for details).

The state Department of Ecology says tribes, community groups, local governments, farmers markets, colleges and nonprofits are offering cooking demonstrations, food-storage workshops, gleaning events, children’s activities and webinars. Organizers say preventing food waste can help families save money, strengthen food security and reduce climate pollution. For tips from Ecology on how to prevent food waste in your home, and save some money, visit the Department's Website.

Food Waste Prevention Week Events Statewide

Bellingham

Event: Food Waste Trivia Night
Host: Sustainable Connections
Date/Time: Sept. 28, 7 p.m.
Location: Ono Kitchen & Bar, 210 E. Chestnut St., Bellingham
Link: https://sustainableconnections.org/events/food-waste-prevention-week-trivia/

Tukwila

Event: How to Reduce Wasted Food & Save Money
Host: City of Tukwila
Date/Time: Sept. 29, 6–8 p.m.
Location: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila
Registration: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/

Renton

Event: Food Waste Prevention at the Renton Farmers Market
Host: City of Renton Sustainability/Solid Waste
Date/Time: Sept. 29, 4–5 p.m.
Location: 253 Burnett Ave. S., Renton
Link: https://www.rentonfarmersmarket.com

Pierce County (Virtual)

Event: No Scrap Left Behind
Host: Pierce County Planning & Public Works
Date/Time: Sept. 30, 7–8 p.m.
Location: Zoom (virtual)
Link:www.piercecountywa.gov/EarthMattersSeries

Carnation

Event: Gather & Glean: A Field Day for Hunger Relief
Host: Harvest Against Hunger
Date/Time: Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Oxbow Farms, 10819 Carnation Duvall Rd NE, Carnation
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vDDl2viw982X5CdR099oDYC27OnYOUSD/view

Spokane

Fairwood Farmers Market
Event: Tabling & Food Waste Reduction Activities
Host: Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System
Date/Time: Sept. 29
Location: Fairwood Farmers Market, Spokane
Link: https://www.fairwoodfarmersmarket.org

Fall Fest
Event: Fall Fest Food Waste Education Booth
Host: Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System
Date/Time: Oct. 3
Location: Riverfront Park, Spokane
Link: https://my.spokanecity.org/riverfrontspokane/calendar

(Virtual) National Food Waste Prevention Week Webinar/City of Spokane Highlight Video
Event: Food Waste Prevention Week Partner Highlight Video
Host: Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System
Date: Sept. 28 – Oct. 4
Location: Online - Register to attend
Video: https://vimeo.com/1226061579/c2b0f084f1

Event: Food Rescue by the Truckload
Hosts: Second Harvest Inland Northwest & Move for Hunger
Date/Time: Sept. 30, 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual webinar
Registration: https://foodwastepreventionweek.com/webinars/

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