Food Recovery Network Materials
Project Summary:
The Zero Waste Food Recovery Network Materials project, in partnership with Sodexo, is actively transforming campus food recovery operations. To eliminate reliance on single-use aluminum containers, the volunteer team is utilizing reusable, stainless-steel trays and a transport cart. This crucial infrastructure allows the network to efficiently recover surplus food from dining halls and safely deliver it to local organizations, including the Sunshine Rescue Mission, the Flagstaff Family Food Center, and Louie’s Cupboard. By diverting food waste to community members experiencing food insecurity, this ongoing initiative successfully tackles both environmental emissions and social justice. Furthermore, this transition to reusable materials saves campus dining money over time and significantly minimizes material waste.
Project Lead:
Kiley Feld
Project Advisor:
Francisca Alvarado
Date:
03/21/2022
Funding Amount:
$1,559.80
Department:
Sodexo (Campus Dining)