Eat Smart, Waste Less

10/26/2022

"Los Angeles County devotes more than 200 square miles of land for automobile parking — a swath of real estate that’s almost 10 times the size of Manhattan." http://ow.ly/Wsj950L7AU1

California is finally poised to lift parking requirements across the state. Here’s why that would be a huge win for the climate.

04/12/2022

♻ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ♻

The City of Eugene’s Waste Prevention program is looking for a dynamic and creative person to lead the financial and regulatory work for a fund that supports innovative projects and programs in our community related to waste prevention (recycling, organics recovery, and waste reduction) with a commitment to equity and triple bottom line decision making.

The Waste Prevention Analyst performs a variety of professional analytical and administrative duties for the program including developing stakeholder relationships and policy. Find out more about this opportunity here:

Click on the job title to view the job announcement for detailed information on the position and for information on the selection process.

04/10/2022

As Food Waste Prevention Week wraps up, consider signing up for Lane County's Eat Smart Waste Less Challenge at www.eatsmartwasteless.tips.

Lane County: Reducing food waste is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the environmental impacts of our food system.

04/08/2022

Take the Pledge. Click the link below to commit to reducing food waste. Today’s the day you start to Save Food and Save Money! https://www.savethefoodfl.com/pledge

04/08/2022

Here's an idea: let's make Food Waste Prevention Week every week! https://kval.com/news/local/lane-county-celebrates-food-waste-prevention-week

LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Food Waste Prevention Week is April 4 - 8, 2022, and Lane County Waste Management is sharing ways to prevent food waste. “This week is about elevating the importance of reducing food waste and saving money. Eating the food we buy is one of the ways that consumers can reduce...

04/07/2022

Don’t let good food go bad! Keep berries from getting lost in the fridge by making a habit to keep them stored up front. (Also, berries are happiest stored in the fridge without washing until you are ready to eat!)

04/06/2022

Spoiled food costs the average American household $1,600 a year. Join us this week and learn how to save food and save money. Households/home chefs/family kitchens/foodies have the greatest opportunity to reduce food waste–more than 27 million pounds of food is wasted in homes each year. Simple storage, planning, cooking, buying, and eating habits can greatly reduce the amount of food we waste at home!

04/06/2022

To Refrigerate or Not To Refrigerate? Your broccoli likes some moisture and cold air. Wrap it in a damp paper towel and refrigerate in an open container to keep it at its best. Save Food, Save Money.

04/05/2022

Love this Fungi? We do too! Chock full of vitamins, minerals & antioxidants, enriches the soil & even helps plants communicate with each other. Gotta treat these gems like royalty. Eat them soon after buying. Store in a brown paper bag or porous container on the lower shelf of the refrigerator.

04/05/2022

Governor Brown proclaimed April 4-8 as Food Waste Prevention Week. Learn tips for reducing food waste at FoodWastePreventionWeek.com.

04/05/2022

Keep ‘em separated. Your avocados, bananas, pears, tomatoes, onions and potatoes are happier alone. So, keep them away from each other and they will last a whole lot longer. Save food, save money. Learn more tips for reducing food waste at FoodWastePreventionWeek.com.