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
Food Waste
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
Okanagan teen to take food waste petition to Ottawa
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A Kelowna teen will fly to Ottawa this week to deliver a petition requesting that supermarkets be barred from wasting unsold but still edible food. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Food is a terrible thing to waste
Almost half the food produced in the U.S. and Canada is thrown away, Mike Stafford says. ‘We have created a society that considers food, the most basic human need, disposable.’ Continue reading
How a group of immigrants rescue ‘best before’ food destined for the dump and put it to good use
Igor Bjelac moved to Canada from Serbia three years ago and says he was shocked to learn this country throws out billions of dollars of food each year. Continue reading