Building Climate Resilience through Food Recovery- Organics Transformation- and Community Education

Date & Time

November 13 2024 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Venue


United States

About the Event

Building Climate Resilience through Food Recovery, Organics Transformation, and Community Education 

with
Bill Camarillo from Agromin, Inc. and Food Forward’s team - Ayden and Madi
November 13, 2024, 12 PM
 
 
Nearly half of the food produced in the U.S. ends up in landfills, costing over $200 billion annually and contributing to 6% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. California, a leading agricultural economy, imports $160 billion in food, yet food waste releases 170 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and occupies a quarter of landfill space. Meanwhile, 17% of U.S. households face food insecurity. Can we shift to a circular food system that strengthens communities and fosters climate resilience? Today, we’ll hear from two innovators redefining waste and promoting sustainable solutions.
 
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