env- food waste rduction

Cards (6)

  • 2.3 million tonnes of edible food wasted each year
  • $20,000,000,000, Cost of food waste in Canada
  • 300kg/day of food waste generated every day at the uOttawa dining hall
  • Practical conservation methods
    • Keep separate from other fruits
    • Wrap stem in aluminum foil/plastic wrapping
    • Store in a dark, cool place
    • Away from fruits and onions that release ethylene gas
    • Consume within 6 months
  • Food waste apps
    • Too good to go
    • Supercook
  • Supercook
    A recipe app that allows you to input ingredients you have at home and creates recipes based on that