THE FOOD: A Workshop on Food Waste

Attendees @ THE FOOD will learn why food waste is a major climate issue and how to reduce it, starting on an individual & hyper local level.
About this Event

Context

On a global scale, Americans are among the largest waste producers - especially when it comes to food (source). And in the U.S., one-third of all food goes uneaten, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (source). Although food waste isn't a common conversation topic in the culture, we can change that.

You're Invited

THE FOOD is a tactile workshop on food waste. Starting with in-person conversations, this community workshop is designed to help break down the macro subject of food waste into several micro lessons that are readily accessible and physically shareable. As an attendee, you’ll be guided on how to create and share waste reduction solutions through food and plant-based demos that can be incorporated into your daily lifestyle. At it's conclusion, you'll leave with a better understanding of how we can address a major climate change issue while helping preserve our shared natural environment.

THE FOOD is part 1 of a 4-part workshop series.

Workshop Agenda

1. The Rundown: What is SOWTAH and a brief overview of the workshop activities; doors open @ 3PM
2. An Intro: Let's cultivate your working knowledge of food waste & the root issue of it
3. Ice Breaker: An interactive activity with your table mates
4. Preventative Measures: Some best practices for food storage, preservation and resuscitation, and co-operative solutions
5. Demo Time: Choose an activity + Q&A
6. Local Resources & CTA's (calls to action)

You Should Bring

• An unpackaged piece of produce to exchange
• A tote bag
• Your reusable water bottle

About SOWTAH

SOWTAH is a zero/waste reduction & plant-based conversation starter with community, popping up in accessible third places around the DMV. SOWTAH exists to address the problem of organic and material waste, starting on an individual and hyper local level.

The community workshops are sensory-rich gatherings where participants are encouraged to interrogate our individual and collective consumption habits of a variety of materials. The workshops cover topics like food waste, composting, waste diversion, and other zero waste subject matter. These gatherings highlight community-based resources and are created for those seeking deeper, accessible and transformative learning on sustainability.

SOWTAH founder Adjoa Akofio-Sowah is a Maryland-based certified TRUE Advisor designated by the United States Green Building Council, a landscape design graduate from George Washington University in Washington, DC, and a lifelong environmentalist.

Questions?

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Agenda

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Lessons on Food Waste

Info: We’ll peel back ambiguity surrounding waste reduction, including learning new terminology and deconstructing the vocabulary of all things food waste, food loss, plus: zero waste, waste reduction and more.

🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Demonstration Activities

Info: Choose your activity; demo stations are designed to help implement waste reduction strategies, starting with the food you purchase and eat. Q&A and idea swapping will occur at this time.

🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Wrap Up

Info: Info sharing, calls to action and wrap up.