Waste Less, Eat Better: A Sustainable Cooking Demo - BZP Scottsdale

Name: Waste Less, Eat Better: A Sustainable Cooking Demo - BZP Scottsdale
Start: 2026-04-25T10:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-25T12:30:00-07:00
Location: Civic Center Library, Lower Level Auditorium

Schedule

Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Civic Center Library, Lower Level Auditorium | Scottsdale, AZ

Learn how meal planning, smart grocery shopping, & creative leftover cooking can help reduce food waste & eat well.
About this Event

Waste Less, Eat Better: A Sustainable Cooking Demo

Presented in partnership with , the , and the .

Americans waste nearly 60 million tons of food every year—almost 40 percent of the nation’s food supply. That’s food bought, cooked, and tossed.

Discover how smart meal planning and mindful grocery shopping can reduce food waste and create nourishing meals. Join Chef Sandra of Taza Catering & Events | Wine Bistro, a Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurant, for a cooking demo that shows how a few versatile ingredients and creative leftovers can become multiple healthy, flavorful dishes throughout the week. Designed for families and adults of all ages.

Sustainability Spotlight

You will also meet local sustainability partners, and pick up simple tips for making eco-friendly choices at home.

Agenda

🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sustainability Spotlight

Info: Meet local sustainability partners, and pick up simple tips for making eco-friendly choices at home.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sustainable Cooking Demo
Host: Chef Sandra, Taza Catering

Info: Learn how meal planning, smart grocery shopping, & creative leftover cooking can help reduce food waste & eat well.

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Scottsdale Recycling 101: The 10-Minute Basics
Host: Gina Azima, Solid Waste Services | City of Scottsdale

Info: This quick, practical overview covers local recycling basics, common mistakes to avoid, and simple tips to help keep our recycling stream clean and effective.