Community Fridge calls on local businesses to support sustainability

Refurbs Flint, part of the Groundwork North Wales Group, Fridge is appealing to businesses in the Flintshire community to join them in their aim to reduce food waste, promote environmental sustainability, and provide support to those experiencing food insecurity through their Community Fridge initiative.

The community fridge initiative involves setting up a public space that brings people together to share food, meet up, learn new skills and prevent fresh food from going to waste. They’re open to all and anyone can share or take food, including surplus from supermarkets, local food businesses, producers, households and gardens. This simple yet impactful concept helps divert edible food away from landfills, thereby reducing emissions and the overall carbon footprint associated with food waste.

“Food waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change,” said Jo Prandle Community Fridge Coordinator. “By providing a platform for responsibly donating surplus food, our community fridge is helping reduce these harmful emissions while promoting a more sustainable way of living.”

In addition to its environmental benefits, the community fridge serves as a vital resource for those facing hardship and food insecurity within the local community. By ensuring access to free, nutritious food, the initiative aims to alleviate hunger and promote a more equitable society.

Local businesses are being called upon to support this worthy cause through

One of the first things Charlotte did was join the West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce.

“I’d been a member of the Chamber previously,” Charlotte explains. “I know the support that’s on offer is exemplary both from the Chamber and fellow members. As one of our main goals with mmunic is to become part of the local business community, the Chamber’s events are a great place to start achieving exactly that.”

Charlotte is already putting her money where her mouth is as within weeks of taking over the company, she finalised the company’s largest contract to date, helped raise over £120 for Tŷ Gobaith and Hope House Children’s hospice, has appointed a member of staff to lead the Corporate Social Responsibility function and organised a giveaway to celebrate the business’s new ownership various means, such as monetary donations, in-kind contributions of surplus food items, or volunteering assistance. In return, participating businesses will be acknowledged for their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

“We understand that businesses play a crucial role in supporting local initiatives that foster positive change,” added Hanna Clarke – Corporate Project Lead “By partnering with us, companies can demonstrate their dedication to sustainability and community well-being, while also contributing to their CSR and ESG objectives.”