NRCM screened the food waste documentary film “Just Eat It” as part of the Growing Roots event series, a weeklong exploration and celebration of community and food in Franklin County. These events were organized by the Franklin County Food Council, an expansive network of individuals and organizations interested in promoting healthy food systems. Friday, May Read More
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The Costs of Buying Food We Throw Out
By Bonnie Washuk, Staff Writer Sun Journal news story It’s almost Christmas, a time traditionally to not only spend money on gifts and decorations but also on food for feasts and gatherings. Want to save some easy money during this budget-busting season? Don’t buy food and throw it away. That’s the message from a host Read More
How Not to Waste Food: Shop Wisely, then Separate, Wrap, Label and Freeze
By Bonnie Washuk, Staff Writer Sun Journal news story LEWISTON — Food is a resource that shouldn’t be wasted, especially with so many in need, Bridgette Bartlett, St. Mary’s Nutrition Center Garden Education Coordinator, said. The number of people using St. Mary’s food pantry has grown from 378 individuals a week in 2014 to 550 Read More
Feeding the 5000
By Molly Haley, staff writer Maine Today news story Portland’s Feeding the 5000 event featured local chefs and volunteers serving thousands of people a delicious, free lunch made entirely from fresh, locally grown food that otherwise would have gone to waste. The event is part of an international initiative to educate communities and reduce food Read More
New England’s First ‘Feeding the 5000’ Free Lunch Event
WCSH-6 TV news story Watch full news video. PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Environmental groups hosted a free lunch in Portland Friday of a meal made entirely from foods that would have otherwise gone to waste. “Feeding the 5000” is a worldwide event that took place in New England for the first time Friday. The goal Read More
Feeding the 5000: Free Lunch for Thousands Highlights Tragedy of Wasted Food
News Release Portland, Maine – Today, Feeding the 5000 Portland, Maine filled Monument Square with crowds of Mainers eager for a meaningful midday meal. The celebration featured a free lunch served to thousands made from perfectly good food that would otherwise have gone to waste, cooking demos by prominent local chefs, and helpful tips and Read More
Ecomaine Launches Food Waste Recovery Service
By Patty Wight MPBN news story Open up a refrigerator and the chances of finding limp lettuce or soggy squash are pretty high. Here in the U.S., it’s likely that this food will find its way into the garbage — according to the USDA, at least 30 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted. Read More
Thirty Acre Farm; Farming and Fermenting to Make Maine More Sustainable
Jane and Simon Frost know full well how valuable old time traditions can be in our new, fast paced world. In addition to owning and operating Thirty Acre Farm in Whitefield, the Frosts are helping to preserve (excuse the pun) the ancient tradition of fermenting food for preservation and health. Fermentation is an amazing, and Read More
“Just Eat It”: My Food Waste Story
One anecdote from the movie really hit home for me: Americans waste so much food that it’s as if we leave the store with several bags of groceries, drop one bag in the parking lot, and keep on walking.
