FoodMesh Takes Lead in National Campaign to Cut Costly Food Waste
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📰 The quick summary: FoodMesh takes over the national Love Food Hate Waste campaign to help Canadians reduce household food waste, offering practical solutions that save money and benefit the environment.
📈 One key stat: Canadian households waste around 140 kilograms of edible food annually, costing the average family over $1,300 and collectively amounting to 2.3 million tonnes nationwide.
💬 One key quote: “Preventing food waste isn’t just the right thing to do—it makes social, environmental, and economic sense, now more than ever,” says Jessica Regan, CEO and Co-Founder of FoodMesh.“
1️⃣ The big picture: FoodMesh, a Vancouver-based social enterprise focused on food recovery, has taken leadership of the Love Food Hate Waste campaign, a national initiative helping Canadians reduce household food waste since 2018. This merger comes at a critical time when grocery prices are soaring and climate concerns are mounting. The campaign provides practical tools for meal planning, food storage, and creative use of leftovers to help families waste less food. Through its extensive network of government, business, and community partners, Love Food Hate Waste aims to address the staggering problem of food waste in Canada while helping consumers save money.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This initiative tackles several urgent issues simultaneously – rising food costs, climate change, and food insecurity. By reducing the 140 kilograms of edible food wasted per household each year, families can save over $1,300 annually while significantly reducing their environmental footprint. FoodMesh brings valuable experience to the campaign, having already rescued the equivalent of 63 million meals across Canada. The impact is already measurable – 85% of participants in the campaign’s recent challenge reported reducing their household food waste by applying simple tips. This collaborative approach between governments, businesses, and individuals demonstrates how accessible solutions can create meaningful environmental and economic benefits.
3️⃣ What’s next: FoodMesh is actively seeking new organizational partners to expand the campaign’s reach and impact. Canadians can access practical resources, storage guides, and recipes at lovefoodhatewaste.ca to implement waste-reduction strategies in their homes. Interested organizations can contact Megan Czerpak at lovefoodhatewaste@foodmesh.ca to explore partnership opportunities.
Read the full story here: Happy Eco News – FoodMesh to Lead National Effort to Cut Household Food Waste
