Victorian Gurdwara love your leftovers initiative strikes a blow against food waste crisis

Melbourne, January 7 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

In response to the alarming revelation that Victorians discard a staggering 250,000 tonnes of food annually, costing households an average of $2,600 per year, dedicated volunteers at Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar in Officer have embarked on a mission to combat food waste, reports theindiansun.com. au. Led by Dr Harpreet Singh Kandra, a revered community leader and environmental advocate, the initiative aims to empower individuals to minimize food waste by embracing the use of leftovers, says the report published by theindiansun.com. au.

The Indian Sun report states that under the guidance of Dr Kandra, who also serves as a community ambassador for Sustainability Victoria’s Small Acts, Big Impact campaign, the Gurdwara initiated the "Love Your Leftovers" group project spanning four weeks. At the heart of this effort was the creation of a social chat forum, bringing together over 60 community members to exchange ideas on reducing food waste and maximizing the utility of leftovers, says the report by theindiansun. com.au.

According to the indiansun.com. au report, the conversations in the forum proved transformative, with participants sharing recipes, exploring ways to extend the shelf life of vegetables and herbs, and collectively working towards sustainable practices. The culmination of this initiative occurred in September when 30 families gathered at the Gurdwara to celebrate a month-long effort over a shared meal, the report states. During this event, the most valuable tips were identified and compiled into a poster for widespread distribution, marking a tangible step towards a more sustainable and conscious approach to food consumption, says the report by theindiansun. com.au.