Canadians throwing away $1,700/year in food: Environment Lethbridge
“About 20 per cent of the waste that goes into our landfill is food waste,” Kathleen Sheppard said. “It is a big concern.” Continue reading
Food Waste
Northumberland County’s new recycling programs delayed several months
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The programs were scheduled to launch in September but have been delayed until Dec. 2, the county announced. Continue reading
New program connecting grocery store food waste with charities launches in B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Food rescue charity Second Harvest says more than half of food produced in Canada ends up in landfills. Continue reading
Average London household throws out $600 worth of food every year, study says
In a survey of 1,300 homes in the Forest City, people said they had discarded food an average of 4.77 times in the previous week. Continue reading
North Okanagan considers food-waste program
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
North Okanagan residents could be getting an organic food-waste program if there is enough interest. Continue reading
Agriculture Literacy Month focuses on food waste and sustainability
The government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the month of March as Agriculture Literacy Month. Continue reading
Program connects farmers and grocery stores to tackle food waste
The Loop Resource program pairs grocery stores in Western Canada with local farmers to reduce food waste. Continue reading
Okanagan program to reduce food waste, increase food security
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Central Okanagan Salvation Army teaming up with food exchange network to help reduce food waste. Continue reading
More than half of food produced in Canada is wasted: ‘It would horrify our grandparents’
The study is the world’s first to measure food waste using data from industry and other sources instead of just estimates. Continue reading
B.C. brewery gives old bread a new life as craft beer
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
“Less food in the waste stream is a good thing. Good beer is also a good thing.” Continue reading