The Daily Bulldog shared information about the 2022 Maine Food Waste Solutions Summit, which will be held virtually on April 15, from 9 a.m.–noon. This year’s theme is “Improving Maine’s Food System.” This second annual summit is hosted by the Mitchell Center and the Portland Gateway. The event is free and open to the public. […]
April 29, 2021 Outreach
Maine Department of Environmental Protectionâs Maine Food Recovery Hierarchy
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine has launched Food Rescue MAINE, a statewide education and action campaign intended to increase food rescue and recycling and reduce the amount of food waste disposed of in Maine landfills. The project slogan is, âMaine FoodâToo Good To Waste.â
With $27,318 in support from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Waste Diversion Grants program, the Mitchell Center Maine food waste solutions team of faculty and students will develop and implement Food Rescue MAINE, a focused education campaign to enhance awareness of the growing food waste problem and to inspire public and private action. Food Rescue MAINE goals align with those delineated in the Maine DEP Food Recovery Hierarchy, which focuses on
DEP, Mitchell Center launches ‘Maine Food-Too Good To Waste’ campaign Thu, 04/29/2021 - 12:45pm
Maine Food Recovery Hierarchy. (Image courtesy Maine Department of Environmental Protection)
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine has launched Food Rescue MAINE, a statewide education and action campaign intended to increase food rescue and recycling and reduce the amount of food waste disposed of in Maine landfills. The project slogan is, “Maine Food–Too Good To Waste.”
With $27,318 in support from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Waste Diversion Grants program, the Mitchell Center Maine food waste solutions team of faculty and students will develop and implement Food Rescue MAINE, a focused education campaign to enhance awareness of the growing food waste problem and to inspire public and private action. Food Rescue MAINE goals align with those delineated in the Maine DEP Food Rec