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Scrapped Snacks - Exploring Food Waste Reduction on College Campuses

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Did you know that, according to the National Resources Defense Council, 22 million pounds of food is wasted annually on college campuses?

In today's episode, we'll discuss the economics of food waste, and some of the strategies such as composting, trayless dining, and educational efforts that are being used by the University of Florida to reduce food waste on campus. We are joined by expert guest Maddie Kowalewski, Sustainability Manager for Florida Fresh Dining.

For students interested in learning more about Project Clean Plate, the dates of the next two events are February 5, 2025 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Food Hall at Gator Corner and February 12, 2025 from 12:30 - 2 pm in The Eatery at Broward.

Additional Resources:

UF Office of Sustainability - Campus Food Initiatives

USDA Food Waste & Loss

SDSU Extension - Food Waste in Schools and Strategies to Reduce It

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