Scrapped Snacks - Exploring Food Waste Reduction on College Campuses

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 InitiativesUSDA Food Waste & LossSDSU Extension - Food Waste in Schools and Strategies to Reduce ItSend us Fan MailThe opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their sole responsibility do not represent positions, policies or opinion of the University of Florida, UF/IFAS, or the UF/IFAS Department of Food and Resource Economics.Got thoughts on the episode, questions for us, or an idea for what we should cover next? Reach out to us by email at [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.